The objective of this article is to provide a concise overview of the most likely biological and chemical agents that could be used as biochemical weapons. The diagnosis, pathology, prevention, decontamination, treatment, and disposition of these biological and chemical agents are presented in a tabular format for quick reference purposes. The information provided outlines the bare essentials needed to deal with any emergency or catastrophic event involving these agents.
Mark Rosenbloom, Jerrold B Leikin, Stephen N Vogel, and Zafar A Chaudry.
Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
Am J Ther. 2002 Jan 1;9(1):5-14.
AbstractThe objective of this article is to provide a concise overview of the most likely biological and chemical agents that could be used as biochemical weapons. The diagnosis, pathology, prevention, decontamination, treatment, and disposition of these biological and chemical agents are presented in a tabular format for quick reference purposes. The information provided outlines the bare essentials needed to deal with any emergency or catastrophic event involving these agents.