Legal Aspects of Infectious Diseases

Author: Benjamin Tanner ISBN 10: 1-930056-92-3 ISBN 13: 978-1-930056-92-3 Copyright Date Ed: July 7, 2006 Pages: 203 pages Binding Information: Casebound Size: 6 ✕ 9 Inches (US) This new reference is an easy to follow discussion of infectious diseases and their legal implications. Background information on the most common waterborne, foodborne, airborne, body-fluid transmitted, insect-transmitted, and hospital-acquired infections is presented along with important information about antibiotic resistance, virulence factors, and toxins. The book also discusses infectious disease investigations, laboratory procedures, and the economic impact of outbreaks. Also included is a section on biological weapons, an emerging terrorist threat. This section includes information on microorganisms of concern and the potential legal and economic impacts of bioterrorism. Information on finding qualified experts for infectious disease litigation is also included. This book is also available