The Need for Continued Development of Ricin Countermeasures
Joint Authors
Smith, Leonard A.
Reisler, Ronald B.
Source
Advances in Preventive Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ricin toxin, an extremely potent and heat-stable toxin produced from the bean of the ubiquitous Ricinus communis (castor bean plant), has been categorized by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a category B biothreat agent that is moderately easy to disseminate.
Ricin has the potential to be used as an agent of biological warfare and bioterrorism.
Therefore, there is a critical need for continued development of ricin countermeasures.
A safe and effective prophylactic vaccine against ricin that was FDA approved for “at risk” individuals would be an important first step in assuring the availability of medical countermeasures against ricin.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Reisler, Ronald B.& Smith, Leonard A.. 2012. The Need for Continued Development of Ricin Countermeasures. Advances in Preventive Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Reisler, Ronald B.& Smith, Leonard A.. The Need for Continued Development of Ricin Countermeasures. Advances in Preventive Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Reisler, Ronald B.& Smith, Leonard A.. The Need for Continued Development of Ricin Countermeasures. Advances in Preventive Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-449735
