Descriptors to assist in delineating risk groups for each factor include such categories as pathogenicity, geographic location, agent stability, host range, economic aspects, availability of prophylactic and therapeutic treatments, vectors, concentration/ volume, recombinant properties, and availability of data. However, this list is NOT definitive. Professional knowledge and judgement of ANY factor, including those not listed here, must be considered. Please be familiar with general processes addressing assessment of risk group and containment levels formally described at the
