Does CDC cooperate with international health organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) to help in other countries with anthrax cases?
CDC has assisted authorities in other countries investigating cases of bioterrorism-related anthrax. During October 12–November 13, 2001, CDC received 111 requests from 66 countries. Of these, 47 requests were laboratory related; 43 were general requests for bioterrorism information; 13 were for environmental or occupational health guidelines; and eight were about developing bioterrorism preparedness plans. The largest proportion of requests were from Central and South America (26%). Of the 66 countries, 15 received laboratory assistance, including testing or arrangements for testing of suspected isolates at a CDC-supported laboratory or a reference laboratory in another country. Forty-two countries received telephone or email consultation regarding specific tests for suspected B. anthracis isolates. Requests for information regarding bioterrorism-related issues outside the United States should be directed to the International Team of CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (e-mail, eocinte
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