vilian Biodefense are listed at the end of this article. Corresponding Author and Reprints: David T. Den- nis, MD, MPH, Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Dis- eases, National Center for Infectious Diseases, Cen- ters for Disease Control and Prevention, PO Box 2087, Fort Collins, CO 80522 (e-mail: dtd1@cdc.gov).
Objective The Working Group on Civilian Biodefense has developed consensus- based recommendations for measures to be taken by medical and public health pro- fessionals if tularemia is used as a biological weapon against a civilian population.
ParticipantsThe working group included 25 representatives from academic medi- cal centers, civilian and military governmental agencies, and other public health and emergency management institutions and agencies.
Evidence MEDLINE databases were searched from January 1966 to October 2000, using the Medical Subject Headings Francisella tularensis, Pasteurella tularensis, bio- logical weapon, biological terrorism, bioterrorism, biological warfare, and biowar- fare. Review of these references led to identification of relevant materials published prior to 1966. In addition, participants identified other references and sources.
