书目名称 | Global Catastrophic Biological Risks | 编辑 | Thomas V. Inglesby,Amesh A. Adalja | 视频video | | 概述 | Develops the new concept of global catastrophic biological risks.Reframes infectious disease and pandemic discussions in light of their risk of causing a catastrophe.Shares new insights into the speci | 丛书名称 | Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology | 图书封面 |  | 描述 | .This volume focuses on Global Catastrophic Biological Risks (GCBRs), a special class of infectious disease outbreaks or pandemics in which the combined capacity of the world’s private and government resources becomes severely strained. These events, of which the 1918 influenza pandemic is emblematic, cause severe disruptions in the normal functioning of the world, exact heavy tolls in terms of morbidity and mortality, and lead to major economic losses...GCBRs can be caused by any type of microorganism, and myriad contextual factors can influence their impact. Additionally, there are cascading questions that arise in connection with GCBR prediction, preparation, and response...This book gathers contributions from thought leaders who discuss the multi-faceted approaches needed in order to address this problem. From understanding the special characteristics of various microbes to financing challenges, the volume provides an essential primer on a neglected but highly relevant topic. Physicians, scientists, policymakers, public health practitioners and anyone with an interest in the field of pandemics, emerging infectious disease, biosecurity, and global health security will find it a | 出版日期 | Book 2019 | 关键词 | Pandemic Plan; Global catastrophic biologic risk; Public health; civil protection; Global vaccination; in | 版次 | 1 | doi | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36311-6 | isbn_softcover | 978-3-030-36313-0 | isbn_ebook | 978-3-030-36311-6Series ISSN 0070-217X Series E-ISSN 2196-9965 | issn_series | 0070-217X | copyright | Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 |
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