MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES AGAINST BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL

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Subject: MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES AGAINST BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL             

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           The control of insects and rodents is of increased importance
        after a biological attack since they may serve as a continuing
        source of infection. Certain biological agents may be spread by
        arthropod vectors such as mosquitoes. After a suspected attack
        surveillance and both area and personal control measures should be
        increased. It is the responsibility of each person to apply
        standard individual protective and sanitary measures as
        appropriate.




                                    CONCLUSIONS


           The medical care of casualties resulting from a biological
        attack is basically a problem in management of large numbers of
        individuals with infectious disease or exposure to toxins. The
        fact that the source of the exposure may have been artificially
        created by deliberate dissemination of a microbial agent will not
        change the basic principles of treatment. Every physician has
        some knowledge of infectious disease and common toxicology and
        toxinology (the study of plant, animal and microbial toxins). It
        is, however, unlikely that he would have personal experience with
        diseases produced by the particular organism or toxin used in the
        attack. Rapid identification of the agent is therefore required
        to enable the maximum amount of information on symptoms, treatment
        and prognosis to be provided to those caring for casualties, to
        military commanders, and to the population at risk, both military
        and civilian.
























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