Sample Page
The page below is a sample from the MediaLab course,
Preliminary Identification of the Primary Select Agents of Bioterrorism.
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Smallpox: 
Image courtesy of CDC | | | - High fever with extreme lethargy
- Severe headache, backache, and abdominal pain
- Rash that starts as red bumps but quickly develops into small, itchy blisters
| - Consult local APHL prior to sample collection
- Shell vial and DFA Monoclonal IFA
- Molecular tests
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Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (Ebola, Marburg, Lassa, and Argentine):  | | - Absorption
- Inhalation
- Ingestion
| Vary by type of viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF), but initial signs and symptoms often include: - Marked fever
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Muscle aches, loss of strength, and exhaustion
- Severe cases of VHF often show signs of bleeding under the skin, within internal organs, or from body orifices like the mouth, eyes, or ears
| - Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
- Viral culture
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