Manual for Laboratory Diagnosis of Anthrax

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SEA-HLM-371
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Contents

      Foreword

      Acknowledgement

      Introduction

      The disease

      Bacteriology

      Clinical features  

      Anthrax and the microbiology laboratory

Model standard operating procedures

      Model A - Clinical and fresh human and animal specimen collection

      Model B - Collection of environmental samples to confirm the presence of  B. anthracis  

      Model C - Microscopic examination for anthrax  

      Model D - Bacteriological diagnosis of anthrax  

      Model E - Processing and culture of environmental samples  

      Model F - ELISA for detection of B. anthracis  

      Model G - PCR for detection of B. anthracis  

Annexes

      Specimen transport  

      Propagation of phage  

      Stains  

      Media  

      Disinfection and sterilization practices  

      Colour code for plastic disposal bags

      References

      List of experts who participated in consultation on finalization of Manual