Condition: Occupational Accidents · Incubation Period, Infectious Disese · Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Background: \- Increased clinical attention has been paid to the evaluation and management of bioterrorism-related illness (such as anthrax infection) and emerging infectious diseases (such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome \[SARS\] and new strains of influenza). However, evaluation and treatment data for these illnesses are often limited because human infections to date have been relatively limited. Further knowledge about diseases of bioterrorism concern and emerging infectious diseases may lead to more effective forms of therapy to prevent disease-related illnesses and deaths. Objectives: \- To apply standardized, documented, and carefully monitored evaluation and treatment methods for bioterrorism- and biodefense-related illnesses and emerging infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center. Eligibility: * Individuals at least 3 years of age who have confirmed or suspected infection by a biodefense or bioterrorism agent, or an emerging infectious disease agent. * Individuals at least 3 years of age who have confirmed or suspected exposure to a biodefense or bioterrorism agent, an emerging infectious disease agent, or who have close exposure to an individual who is suspected of being infected with one of these agents. * Health care workers who are involved in medical treatment of the abovementioned infected or exposed individuals. Design: * All eligible persons will have an initial screening evaluation to determine the circumstances of po…
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Luca T Giurgea, M.D. · (301) 538-5235 · luca.giurgea@nih.gov
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