Hazard criteria and categorization of microbes classification systems

Nigel Silman

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Hazard criteria and categorization of microbes classification systems

Nigel Silman^*

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There are four defined HGs used worldwide, which categorize pathogenic microorganisms based on the following criteria: • whether the agent is pathogenic for humans and/or animals; • whether the agent is a hazard to employees; • whether the agent is transmissible to the community; • whether there is effective treatment or prophylaxis available.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Working in Biosafety Level 3 and 4 Laboratories
Subtitle of host publication	A Practical Introduction
Publisher	Wiley Blackwell
Pages	13-20
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9783527675357
ISBN (Print)	9783527334674
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527675357.ch2
Publication status	Published - 6 Sept 2014

Keywords

Biological agent
Biosafety levels
European Directive
Guidelines
Hazard groups
Microorganisms
Pathogens
Regulations

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