Bureau of Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Zebra Manual

Welcome to the Zebra Manual which consists of fact sheets, diagnostic guidelines, and infection control information for all Category "A" and "B" biological agents and smallpox.

The full manual is fully navigable through the use of Adobe Reader.  If you do not have Adobe Reader on your computer, first go to www.adobe.com to download this free application.

 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE FULL ZEBRA MANUAL:

  • To download the Zebra Manual in its entirety, click the following link:

    ZEBRA MANUAL [PDF 8.27 MB]

  • Click on the “Bookmarks” tab on the side of the application to bring up the list of contents.

  • The “Zebra Manual Table of Contents” is linked to all pages and clicking on any entry will take you to that document.

  • Clicking on the “+” by each section will also list the separate documents by name.  Clicking on any entry here will also take you directly to that document.

 

TO ACCESS INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS OF THE ZEBRA MANUAL:

  • Click on the following links in order to access specific sections. Please remember that the bookmarks will not apply as only the smaller section will be downloaded.

Section 1: Quick Reference Charts

Section 2: Infection Control Information

Section 3: Categories of Bioterrorism Agents

Section 4: Category "A" Agents

(Each section lists a profile for health care workers and frequently asked questions.)

Section 5: Category "B" Agents

(Each section lists a profile for health care workers and frequently asked questions.)

Section 6: CDC Smallpox Resources

Diagnosis and Evaluation

Evaluation Tools and Posters

Vaccine

Vaccination

Additional Resources for Adverse Reactions

We hope you find this guide easy to navigate and a useful reference tool. 

If you have comments or questions about this manual, please direct them to:

Marte Keller, 602-364-3289 or mjkeller@azdhs.gov

Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response

Arizona Department of Health Services