Ricin: Information and Guidance for Clinicians
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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…
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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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Page last reviewed: April 4, 2018
Content source: National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH)