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When you hearWhen you hearhoofhoof-- beatsbeats(symptoms),(symptoms),

Think horsesThink horses(common diseases),(common diseases),

Not zebras (unusual Not zebras (unusual diseases).diseases).

Medical Medical EquidsEquids

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Now hoofNow hoof-- beats may not beats may not be as clearly be as clearly

identifiedidentified

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We must learn We must learn to recognize, to recognize, control, and control, and

tame tame bioterrorism bioterrorism agents and agents and

their diseasestheir diseases

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Santa Clara County Santa Clara County Zebra PacketZebra Packet

Designed for clinicians and Designed for clinicians and epidemiologistsepidemiologistsDescribes signs, symptoms, diagnosis, Describes signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for bioterrorism agentsand treatment for bioterrorism agentsApplied idea to working with bioApplied idea to working with bio--agents agents in the fieldin the field

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MaterialsMaterials

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Field Screening Side

Sampling Side

Training Training Field KitsField Kits