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Gaps in our knowledge related to surrogate selection and model parameters. |
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Gaps |
Recommended action |
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No quantitative comparisons of spore survival on fomites |
Conduct experiments using steel, laminar, plastic and other surfaces |
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No quantitative comparisons of spore survival in soil |
Conduct experiments across soil types |
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No quantitative comparisons of spore survival in buffer/water |
Conduct survival experiments in water or buffer |
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No long-term studies |
Perform spore survival studies that are over a year long |
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Only one comparative study examining the effect of heat in various buffers |
Reconfirm results |
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Only one comparative study with UV |
Reconfirm results |
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Only a few studies with virulent Bacillus anthracis |
Use virulent B. anthracis and compare directly to potential surrogates |
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Greenberg et al. Investigative Genetics 2010 1:4 doi:10.1186/2041-2223-1-4 |
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