biotoxins,mycotoxins- army blue book 5th edition

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http://www.usamriid.army.mil/searchresults.cfm?sSearch=mycotoxins

biochemicals-page 87, mycotoxins-page 96

biochemicals- natural hazards

T-2 toxins- derived from fusarium,stachyboctrys and other molds.

cytotoxic-rapidly inhibits protein & nucleic acid.

rapidly dividing cells such as bone marrow,

GI tract,skin & germ cells.

effect imitates the hematopoietic & lymphoid

effects of radiation sickness.

mycotoxins are referred to as radiomimetic agents.

mycotoxins also alter cell membrane structure and funtion,

inhibit mitochondrial respiration, and inactivate certain enzymes.

in alleged " yellow rain " attacks,

exposure routes coexisted of skin,ingestion & inhalation.

washing skin with soap and water can get rid of oily substance,

and keep skin from blistering.

HUMM, dumped from airplanes, no escape routes.

HUMM, exposure in a home, get my point?

daily showers would keep you from suffering as many blisters from the

oily substance.