Ricin: Information and Guidance for Clinicians
- Background
Background information on ricin as a bioterrorism agent… - Epidemiology
Agent, transmission, risk groups, pathogenesis… - Suspected Intentional Release
Overview of a suspected intentional release, mental health.… - Clinical Description
Clinical suspicion, symptoms… - Diagnosis & Laboratory Guidance
Clinical & laboratory diagnosis, differential diagnosis, laboratory guidance… - Treatment
General information, treatment recommendations…
- Prevention
No prophylaxis exists… - Surveillance & Reporting
Case definition, surveillance, reporting … - Control Measures
Incident site management, healthcare facility preparedness, decontamination/infection control… - Patient Education
Links to education materials… - Clinician Training
Clinical practice, references … - Other Resources
Sign up for the clinician registry, overviews, translation in Spanish…
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