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Biological Agent/Toxin Information

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American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) Risk Group Database

Canadian Pathogen Safety Data Sheets and Risk Assessment

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) Protection of Laboratory Workers From Occupationally Acquired Infections; Approved Guideline—Fourth Edition

HHS/CDC/NIH Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) 6th Edition

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Handbook of Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins (AKA The Bad Bug Book)

World Health Organization (WHO) Biorisk Management for Disease Specific Recommendations