BioSafety Levels Questions and Answers Latest Version Graded A+

BioSafety Levels Questions and Answers Latest Version Graded A+ Describe the characteristics of BSL-1. - Pathogens that cause no disease in healthy humans - Pathogens requiring minimal containment - Pathogens posing a moderate health risk - Pathogens that are airborne Pathogens that cause no disease in healthy humans What defines BSL-2 organisms? - No special containment needed - Moderate health risk, may cause disease, physical barriers for aerosols/splashes - Airborne pathogens requiring strict containment - Lethal pathogens with no available treatment Moderate health risk, may cause disease, physical barriers for aerosols/splashes Which of the following organisms are classified under BSL-2? - Salmonella enterica, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes - Bacillus anthracis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis - Ebola, Smallpox - Escherichia coli, Clostridium tetani Salmonella enterica, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes What are the key features of BSL-3? - Minimal health risk and no special containment - Serious/lethal airborne pathogens, special containment, restricted access - Pathogens posing moderate health risk with physical barriers - Pathogens requiring no specific containment Serious/lethal airborne pathogens, special containment, restricted access Which organisms fall under BSL-3 classification? - Ebola, Smallpox - Bacillus anthracis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis