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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