Secondary aerosolization of viable Bacillus anthracis spores in a contaminated US Senate office

Authors :: Weis, Christopher P.
Intrepido, Anthony J.
Miller, Aubrey K.
Cowin, patricia G.
Durno, Mark A.
Gebhardt, Joan S.
Bull, Robert
Source :: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. Dec 11, 2002, Vol. 288 Issue 22, p2853, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Anthrax spores that have settled onto a surface may become airborne again, according to researchers who analyzed the air in the Hart Senate Office Building after a letter contaminated with anthrax spores was delivered to the building. For this reason, people who work in exposed areas should wear suitable respirators and protective clothing.

Subjects :: Anthrax -- Environmental aspects
Office buildings -- Contamination
Office buildings -- United States

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