BSL-2

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:physicist
gptkbp:environment Typically found in hospitals.
Typically found in public health laboratories.
Typically found in research institutions.
Typically found in universities.
Typically found in veterinary laboratories.
gptkbp:example gptkb:Hepatitis_B_virus
gptkb:HIV
gptkb:West_Nile_virus
gptkb:Staphylococcus_aureus
gptkb:Salmonella
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label BSL-2
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for Access to the laboratory is restricted.
Laboratory personnel must have specific training.
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
gptkbp:is_compared_to gptkb:BSL-4
gptkb:BSL-1
BSL-3
gptkbp:is_described_as A biosafety level for laboratories handling moderate-risk agents.
gptkbp:level Second level of biosafety.
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance Guidelines are provided by the CDC.
Guidelines are provided by the NIH.
gptkbp:related_to Infectious disease research.
Public health.
Laboratory safety.
Pathogen handling.
gptkbp:risk_factor Ingestion or contact with infectious materials.
Moderate risk of infection.
Potential for aerosol transmission.
Requires decontamination procedures.
Requires proper waste management.
gptkbp:safety_features Emergency showers and eyewash stations are present.
Autoclaves are available for decontamination.
Biological safety cabinets are used.
Waste disposal procedures are in place.
gptkbp:training Personnel must undergo biosafety training.
Training includes emergency response procedures.
Training includes handling of biohazardous materials.
gptkbp:uses Used in clinical laboratories.
Used in diagnostic laboratories.
Used in microbiological studies.
Used in research laboratories.
Used in vaccine production.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wuhan_Institute_of_Virology
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5