Disease - Causing Parasite / Leishmania Donovani :
Leishmani Donovani is a parasite carried by flies and known to
have wiped out nearly 70% of the population in one region of
the Southern Sudan from the late 1980's through the early
1990's. Issues concerning geographic spreading of the parasite
& its disease course/symptoms, variations of Leishmania
Donovani, etc; -- are examined in this 9 page report.
Bibliography lists 9 scholarly sources-- predominately from
medical journals. Leishman.wps

Disease - Causing Parasite / Onchocerca Volvulus : 8 pages
in length. A detailed discussion of Onchocerca Volvulus, a
parasitic worm known to cause "river blindness" and death in
certain regions of Africa. The condition caused by this parasite
is specifically known as onchocerciasis-- and in this report its
range, frequency, symptoms, epidemiology, effects, and clinical
diagnosis are examined closely. Projects being undertaken to
control the problem are also discussed. Bibliography lists 8
sources. Onchocer.wps

Ebola Hemorrhagic Virus : A 10 page overview of Ebola, its
history and its manifestations. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Ebolavir.wps

Mad Cow Disease : A 5 page paper that describes the origins
and development of bovine spongiform encephalopathy or mad
cow disease. This paper provides an overview of the disease
and also considers its impact on the development of CJD in
humans. Both are related to the epidemic in England in the
early 1990s. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Madcow.wps

Escherichia Coli - O157:H7 : A 9 page paper discussing
causes, incidence, treatment and prevention of infection caused
by E. coli O157:H7. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Ecoli.doc

Liver Histopathology / An Overview : A 5 page overview of
normal and abnormal liver function and the determinants of the
latter. Emphasizes the effects of alcohol on a liver and
describes the effects of cirrhosis of the liver. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Livero.wps

BRCA1 / The Genetic Precursor to Breast and Ovarian
Cancer : A 7 page overview of the gene BRCA1 and its
potential links to breast and ovarian cancer. Bibliography lists
20 sources. Brstgene.wps

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, Anthrax, and
Brucellosis : A 10 page overview of three potentially fatal
diseases. Includes their effects on cattle and man as well as
discussions on possible treatment methodologies and
preventions. Outlines research efforts to develop vaccines and
gives an overview of the different types of legislation which has
evolved in response to the threat of these and other diseases.
Bibliography lists 9 sources. Cowmad.wps

Cow Ticks : 8 pages in length. An in-depth discussion of the
problem of cow ticks and their biological manifestation. Social,
health, and economic implications are explored against a
scientific background. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Cowticks.wps

An Overview Of Biological Warfare / Descriptions Of
Anthrax & Ebola : A 7 page discussion of biological warfare
and an overview of ebola and anthrax (mad cow disease), two
bacteria commonly used in biological warfare. Bibliography
lists ten sources. Biowar.wps

Planning for a National Response to Biological Terrorism :
An 8 page outline of the threats of biological terrorism to the
United States. Discusses the need for a centralized coordinating
agency to deal with terrorism which employs such biological
agents as Anthrax and Ebola. Suggests that the Federal
Emergency Management Agency has the scientific,
technological and administrative resources which would be
necessary in such an event. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
PPbioCon.wps
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