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This easy-to-follow book offers descriptions of 29 likely toxins, viruses, gases and other agents that could be used by terrorists; the symptoms these substances produce; treatment options and ways to prevent exposure.

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Author:   Matt Bollinger
Publisher:   Paladin Press,U.S.
Imprint:   Paladin Press,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.189kg
ISBN:  

9781581604429

ISBN 10:   1581604424
Pages:   112
Publication Date:   May 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1; Chapter 1: Bacterial Agents (Anthrax , Brucellosis, Cholera, Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever, Plague, Q Fever, Tularemia) 5; Chapter 2: Viral Agents (Ebola and Marburg, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Smallpox, Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis, Yellow Fever) 29; Chapter 3: Nerve Agents (Sarin, Soman, Tabun, VX) 39; Chapter 4: Blistering Agents (Lewisite, Mustard) 47; Chapter 5: Toxins (Botulism, Ricin, Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B, Trichothecene Mycotoxin) 53; Chapter 6: Miscellaneous Agents (Chlorine, Hydrogen Cyanide, Phosgene, Tear Gas) 61; Chapter 7: Radiation 71; Chapter 8: Vital Signs 81; Chapter 9: Final Exam 85 Appendix: Metric Conversions 101 About the Author 103

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