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biological weapons

BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS

[Review] TXP-1



Table of Contents
History
Types and Classification
Current Events
Precaution
Regulation
Advocacy and Opinion
Teaching Resources
References
-European, Asian, and International Agencies
-North American Agencies
-Non-Governmental Agencies



PHARMACOLOGY AND METABOLISM


HISTORY


TYPES AND CLASSIFICATIONS


Class of Agent

Types of Agents

Mode of Action

Signs and Symptoms

Environmental Persistance

Nerve Agents

Inactivates Cholinasterase resulting in an overabundance of of Acetylcholine which disrupts neural regulation to target organs (Tucker, 2006).
  • Miosis - extremely dilated pupils
  • blurred vision and runny nose
  • headache
  • nausea/vomiting
  • weak muscles

VX is extremely persistent.

CURRENT EVENTS


PRECAUTION


REGULATION


CONTROVERSY AND OPINION


TEACHING RESOURCES

EXTERNAL LINKS


Hutchinson, Robert. Weapons of mass Destruction: The No-nonsense Guide to Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Weapons Today. Widenfield and nicholson, 2003.


Smart, Jeffery K., M.A. (1997). ["History of Biological and Chemical Warfare|http://www.usuhs.mil/cbw/history.htm"]. Textbook of Military Medicine: Medical Aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare. Retrieved Jan. 5, 2006 from Center for Diaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine (CDHAM).


Emedicine.com. Retreived Jan. 5, 2004.