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