Anthrax — Worldwide/Unknown
There are a number of commonalities and the same types of errors recur, suggesting that the entire procedure for handling select agents needs to be overhauled, and likely involving “fresh eyes.”
Some of the problems noted include:
– There was lack of a procedural plan reviewed and approved at top levels.
– Use of unapproved sterilization techniques.
– Critically important, transfer of materials that were not confirmed to be inactive.
– Use of pathogenic _B. anthracis_ when
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