Federal Select Agency Program (The Federal Select Agent Program oversees the possession, use and transfer of select agents and toxins, which pose a threat to public, animal or plant health.) European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
High-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs) are acute human infectious diseases with high illness and case-fatality rates, few or no available effective treatment or prevention options, and the ability to spread in the community and within healthcare settings.
A total of 13 federally designated Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Centers in the United States operate HLIUs, funded by the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response. See CDC
Management of waste and contaminated materials associated with HCIDs often requires enhanced protocols to ensure safe disposal. Many special pathogens, including Ebola and Marburg viruses, are considered category A infectious substances by the US DOT.