Key result
Foot and mouth disease biosafety review identifies key gaps in engineering controls and worker quarantine.
Why the study?
The project aimed to identify gaps in data required to conduct evidence-based biorisk assessments and strengthen control measures appropriate for local and national laboratories working with foot and mouth disease virus.
Population
Scientific literature regarding foot and mouth disease virus
Design
Literature search and review
Authors
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Reveals FMDV biosafety gaps; leaves open evidence-based standards for engineering controls and worker protocols.
Identifies key knowledge gaps in biosafety practices for handling foot and mouth disease virus to improve biorisk assessments.
Blacksell et al. (2023) conducted a review in Foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV). Biosafety practices and biorisk assessments was evaluated on Gaps in biosafety knowledge and existing evidence. A literature review of foot and mouth disease virus biosafety identified key knowledge gaps regarding engineering controls, shower-out requirements, and quarantine periods for laboratory workers.
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