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Anthrax |
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Agent: Bacillus anthracis There are three clinical forms of B. anthracis which are determined by route of entry:
Key Characteristics:
Acceptable Specimens:
Specimen Submission: All specimens must be triple contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations. All clinical specimens must be accompanied by a specimen submission form (G-27A). Prior to submission, please call (512) 776-3781. |
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Brucellosis |
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Agent: Brucella abortus, Brucella melitensis, Brucella suis, and Brucella canis
Key Characteristics:
Acceptable Specimens:
Specimen Submission: All specimens must be triple contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations. All clinical specimens must be accompanied by a specimen submission form (G-27A). Prior to submission, please call (512) 776-3781. |
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Botulism |
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Agent: Clostridium botulinum There are three forms of botulism:
Key Points:
Acceptable Specimens:
Shipping conditions:
Specimen Submission: All specimens must be triple contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations. All clinical specimens must be accompanied by a specimen submission form (G-27A). Prior to submission, please call (512) 776-3781.
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Tularemia |
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Agent: Francisella tularemia
Key Characteristics:
Acceptable Specimens:
Specimen Submission: All specimens must be triple contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations. All clinical specimens must be accompanied by a specimen submission form (G-27A). Prior to submission, please call (512) 776-3781. |
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Plague |
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Agent: Yersinia pestis
Key Characteristics:
Acceptable Specimens:
Specimen Submission: All specimens must be triple contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations. All clinical specimens must be accompanied by a specimen submission form (G-27A). Prior to submission, please call (512) 776-3781. |
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Melioidosis / Glanders |
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Agent: Burholderia pseudomallei and Burkholderia mallei
Key Characteristics:
Acceptable Specimens:
Specimen Submission: All specimens must be triple contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations. All clinical specimens must be accompanied by a specimen submission form (G-27A). Prior to submission, please call (512) 776-3781. |
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Ricin Toxin |
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Agent: Ricin toxin
Acceptable Specimens:
Specimen collection:
Specimen Submission: Prior to submission, Prior to submission, please call (512) 776-3781. |
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Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB) |
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Agent: Staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB)
Acceptable Specimens:
Specimen Submission: Prior to submission, Prior to submission, please call (512) 776-3781. |
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Q Fever |
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Agent: Coxiella burnetii
Acceptable Specimens:
Specimen Submission: All specimens must be triple contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations. All clinical specimens must be accompanied by a specimen submission form (G-27A). Prior to submission, please call (512) 776-3781. |
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