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A Diseases/Agents |
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The
U.S. public health system and
primary healthcare providers
must be prepared to address
various biological agents,
including pathogens that are
rarely seen in the United States.
High-priority agents include
organisms that pose a risk to
national security because they
• can
be easily disseminated or
transmitted from person to
person;
• result in high mortality
rates and have the potential
for major public health
impact;
• might cause public
panic and social disruption;
and
• require special action
for public health preparedness.
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B Diseases/Agents |
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Second
highest priority agents include
those that
• are
moderately easy to disseminate;
• result in moderate
morbidity rates and
low mortality rates; and
• require specific enhancements
of CDC's diagnostic
capacity and enhanced disease
surveillance.
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C Diseases/Agents |
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Third
highest priority agents include
emerging pathogens that could
be engineered for mass dissemination
in the future because of
• availability;
• ease of production
and dissemination; and
• potential for high
morbidity and mortality
rates and major health impact.
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