DETECTION OF MEDICAL DEFENSE AGAINST BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS

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                 spores may persist and could pose a hazard near the dissemination line). On the other hand,


                 aerosols generated by point-source munitions (i.e., stationary aerosol generator, bomblets,


                 etc.) are more apt to produce ground contamination, but only in the immediate vicinity of


                 dissemination. . Point-source munitions leave an obvious signature that alerts the field


                 commander that a biological warfare attack has occurred. Because point-source munitions


                 always leave an agent residue, this evidence can be exploited for diagnostic purposes.




                        Delivery systems for biological warfare agents most commonly generate invisible


                 aerosol clouds with particles or droplets of < 10 micrometers Cum). They can remain


                 suspended for extensive periods. The major risk is pulmonary retention of inhaled particles.


                 To a much lesser extent, particles may adhere to an individual or his clothing. The effective


                 area covered varies with many factors, including wind speed, humidity, and sunlight. In the


                 absence of an effective real-time alarm system or direct observation of an attack, the first


                 clue would be mass casualties fitting a clinical pattern compatible with one of the biological

                 agents. This may Occur hours or days after the attack. Toxins may cause direct pulmonary

                 toxicity or be absorbed and cause systemic toxicity. Toxins are frequently as potent or more

                 potent by inhalation than by any other route. A unique clinical picture may sometimes be

                 seen which is not observed by other routes [e.g., pulmonary edema after stap4ylococcal


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Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
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Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 17-DEC-1996