Capabilities for identification and confirmation of bacterial biological agents
Journal Title: Revista de Medicină Militară - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 3
Abstract
Military Medical Service is able for detection, identification and confirmation of biological agents; it is part of medical protection against CBRN weapons. We are specialized capabilities for in vitro tests, under construction, the maximum containment laboratory designed for work with Risk Group Microorganisms. An efficient primary containment system must be in place, consisting of one or a combination of the following: Class III safety cabinet laboratory, passage of two doors, suit laboratory, controlled access, controlled air system. Negative pressure in the facility, supply and exhaust air must be HEPA-filtered, decontamination of effluents, sterilization of waste and materials, airlock entry ports for specimens, materials and animals must be provided etc. Complementary is an Animal facility for in vivo tests. This is suitable for work with animals that are deliberately inoculated with microorganisms in Risk Group.
Authors and Affiliations
Diana Popescu, Marius Necsulescu, Lucia Ionescu, Simona Bicheru, Gabriela Dumitrescu, Viorel Ordeanu
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