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CDC: Ebola (Ebola Virus Disease) [website]
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever. Sections of the webpage include: "About the Disease"; "Outbreak Resources"; and "Additional Resources". "Ebola hemorrhagic fever (Ebola HF) is a severe, often-fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees) that has appeared sporadically since its initial recognition in 1976. The disease is caused by infection with Ebola virus, named after a river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire) in Africa, where it was first recognized. The virus is one of two members of a family of RNA [Ribonucleic acid] viruses called the Filoviridae. There are five identified subtypes of Ebola virus. Four of the five have caused disease in humans: Ebola-Zaire, Ebola-Sudan, Ebola-Ivory Coast and Ebola-Bundibugyo. The fifth, Ebola-Reston, has caused disease in nonhuman primates, but not in humans."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Tularemia
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Tularemia (Francisella Tularensis). Sections of the webpage include: "Overviews"; "More About Tularemia"; and "Specific Topics". "Tularemia is a potentially serious illness that occurs naturally in the United States. It is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis found in animals (especially rodents, rabbits, and hares)."
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CDC: Smallpox
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Smallpox (Variola Major). Sections of the webpage include: "What Everyone Should Know"; "Info for Specific Groups"; and "Specific Topics". "Smallpox is a serious, contagious, and sometimes fatal infectious disease. There is no specific treatment for smallpox disease, and the only prevention is vaccination. The 'pox' part of 'smallpox' is derived from the Latin word for 'spotted' and refers to the raised bumps that appear on the face and body of an infected person. There are two clinical forms of smallpox. Variola major is the severe and most common form of smallpox, with a more extensive rash and higher fever. There are four types of variola major smallpox: ordinary (the most frequent type, accounting for 90% or more of cases); modified (mild and occurring in previously vaccinated persons); flat; and hemorrhagic (both rare and very severe). Historically, variola major has an overall fatality rate of about 30%; however, flat and hemorrhagic smallpox usually are fatal. Variola minor is a less common presentation of smallpox, and a much less severe disease, with death rates historically of 1% or less. Smallpox outbreaks have occurred from time to time for thousands of years, but the disease is now eradicated after a successful worldwide vaccination program. The last case of smallpox in the United States was in 1949. The last naturally occurring case in the world was in Somalia in 1977. After the disease was eliminated from the world, routine vaccination against smallpox among the general public was stopped because it was no longer necessary for prevention."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Q Fever
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Q Fever (Coxiella Burnetii). Sections of the webpage include: "Information and Guidance for Clinicians". "Q fever is a zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii (C. burnetii), a species of bacteria that is distributed worldwide."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Treatment Advocacy Center [website]
"The Treatment Advocacy Center is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness. The organization promotes laws, policies and practices for the delivery of psychiatric care and supports the development of innovative treatments for and research into the causes of severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder."
Treatment Advocacy Center
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CDC: Brevetoxin
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Brevetoxin. "After oral ingestion, brevetoxin poisoning is characterized by a combination of gastrointestinal and neurologic signs and symptoms. The incubation period ranges from 15 minutes to 18 hours. Gastrointestinal symptoms include abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Neurologic symptoms include paresthesias, reversal of hot and cold temperature sensation, vertigo, and ataxia. Inhalational exposure to brevetoxin results in cough, dyspnea, and bronchospasm (1-5)."
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CDC: Bromine
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Bromine. "Bromine is a naturally occurring element that is a liquid at room temperature. It has a brownish-red color with a bleach-like odor, and it dissolves in water. Bromine is found naturally in the earth's crust and in seawater in various chemical forms. Bromine can also be found as an alternative to chlorine in swimming pools. Products containing bromine are used in agriculture and sanitation and as fire retardants (chemicals that help prevent things from catching fire). Some bromine-containing compounds were historically used as sedatives (drugs that can make people calm or sleepy). However, these drugs are for the most part no longer found on the market in the United States."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Sarin
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Sarin. "Sarin is a human-made chemical warfare agent classified as a nerve agent. Nerve agents are the most toxic and rapidly acting of the known chemical warfare agents. They are similar to certain kinds of pesticides (insect killers) called organophosphates in terms of how they work and what kind of harmful effects they cause. However, nerve agents are much more potent than organophosphate pesticides. [...] Sarin originally was developed in 1938 in Germany as a pesticide. [...] Sarin is a clear, colorless, and tasteless liquid that has no odor in its pure form. However, sarin can evaporate into a vapor (gas) and spread into the environment. [...] Sarin is also known as GB."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Ricin
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Ricin. Sections of the webpage include: "Updates about the current situation"; "Basics About Ricin"; "Info for Professionals"; and "Learn How to Protect Yourself". "Ricin is a poison found naturally in castor beans. If castor beans are chewed and swallowed, the released ricin can cause injury. Ricin can be made from the waste material left over from processing castor beans. [...] It can be in the form of a powder, a mist, or a pellet, or it can be dissolved in water or weak acid. [...] It is a stable substance under normal conditions, but can be inactivated by heat above 80 degrees centigrade (176 degrees Fahrenheit)."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Saxitoxin
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Saxitoxin.
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CDC: Sulfur Mustard
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on sulfur mustard (mustard gas). "[...] Sulfur mustard is a type of chemical warfare agent. These kinds of agents are called vesicants or blistering agents, because they cause blistering of the skin and mucous membranes on contact. [...] Sulfur mustard is also known as "mustard gas or mustard agent," or by the military designations H, HD, and HT. [...] Sulfur mustard sometimes smells like garlic, onions, or mustard and sometimes has no odor. It can be a vapor (the gaseous form of a liquid), an oily-textured liquid, or a solid. [...] Sulfur mustard can be clear to yellow or brown when it is in liquid or solid form."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Cyanide
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Cyanide. "[...] Cyanide is a rapidly acting, potentially deadly chemical that can exist in various forms. [...] Cyanide can be a colorless gas, such as hydrogen cyanide (HCN) or cyanogen chloride (CNCl), or a crystal form such as sodium cyanide (NaCN) or potassium cyanide (KCN). [...] Cyanide sometimes is described as having a "bitter almond" smell, but it does not always give off an odor, and not everyone can detect this odor. [...] Cyanide is also known by the military designations AC (for hydrogen cyanide) and CK (for cyanogen chloride)."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Bromobenzylcyanide
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Bromobenzylcyanide (riot control agents). Sections of the webpage include: "Info for the General Public" and "Info for Professionals". "[...] Riot control agents (sometimes referred to as "tear gas") are chemical compounds that temporarily make people unable to function by causing irritation to the eyes, mouth, throat, lungs, and skin. [...] Several different compounds are considered to be riot control agents. The most common compounds are known as chloroacetophenone (CN) and chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS). Other examples include chloropicrin (PS), which is also used as a fumigant (that is, a substance that uses fumes to disinfect an area); bromobenzylcyanide (CA); dibenzoxazepine (CR); and combinations of various agents."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Hydrofluoric Acid
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on hydrofluoric acid. "[...] Hydrogen fluoride is a chemical compound that contains fluorine. It can exist as a colorless gas or as a fuming liquid, or it can be dissolved in water. [...] When hydrogen fluoride is dissolved in water, it may be called hydrofluoric acid. [...] Hydrogen fluoride can be released when other fluoride-containing compounds such as ammonium fluoride are combined with water."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Opioids
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Opioids (Fentanyl, Etorphine, or Others).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Choking/Lung/Pulmonary Agents
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on choking/lung/pulmonary agents. "Pulmonary agents are chemicals that cause severe irritation or swelling of the respiratory tract (lining of the nose, throat, and lungs)."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Super Warfarin
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on super warfarin.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Phosphorus, Elemental, White or Yellow
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on phosphorus, elemental, white or yellow. "White phosphorus is a colorless, white, or yellow waxy solid with a garlic-like odor. It does not occur naturally, but is manufactured from phosphate rocks. White phosphorus reacts rapidly with oxygen, easily catching fire at temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above room temperature. White phosphorus is used by the military in various types of ammunition, and to produce smoke for concealing troop movements and identifying targets. It is also used by industry to produce phosphoric acid and other chemicals for use in fertilizers, food additives, and cleaning compounds. Small amounts of white phosphorus were used in the past in pesticides and fireworks."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Chlorine
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Chlorine. "Chlorine is an element used in industry and found in some household products. [...] Chlorine is sometimes in the form of a poisonous gas. Chlorine gas can be pressurized and cooled to change it into a liquid so that it can be shipped and stored. When liquid chlorine is released, it quickly turns into a gas that stays close to the ground and spreads rapidly. [...] Chlorine gas can be recognized by its pungent, irritating odor, which is like the odor of bleach. The strong smell may provide an adequate warning to people that they have been exposed. [...] Chlorine gas appears to be yellow-green in color. [...] Chlorine itself is not flammable, but it can react explosively or form explosive compounds with other chemicals such as turpentine and ammonia."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Carbon Monoxide
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Carbon Monoxide. "Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled. When power outages occur during natural disasters and other emergencies, the use of alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause CO to build up in a home, garage, or camper and to poison the people and animals inside."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Evolution of the Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Center
"The Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Center (FRMAC) is a federal emergency response asset whose assistance may be requested by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and state and local agencies to respond to a nuclear or radiological incident. It is an interagency organization with representation from the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), the Department of Defense (DoD), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and other federal agencies. FRMAC, in its present form, was created in 1987 when the radiological support mission was assigned to the DOE's Nevada Operations Office by DOE Headquarters. The FRMAC asset, including its predecessor entities, was created, grew, and evolved to function as a response to radiological incidents. Radiological emergency response exercises showed the need for a coordinated approach to managing federal emergency monitoring and assessment activities. The mission of FRMAC is to coordinate and manage all federal radiological environmental monitoring and assessment activities during a nuclear or radiological incident within the United States in support of state, local, tribal governments, DHS, and the federal coordinating agency."
Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Center; United States. Department of Energy
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CDC: Nitrogen Mustard
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Nitrogen Mustard. "Nitrogen mustards were produced in the 1920s and 1930s as potential chemical warfare weapons. They are vesicants (or blister agents) similar to the sulfur mustards. [...] Nitrogen mustards come in different forms that can smell fishy, musty, soapy, or fruity. They can be in the form of an oily-textured liquid, a vapor (the gaseous form of a liquid), or a solid. Nitrogen mustards are liquids at normal room temperature (70ºF). [...] Nitrogen mustards can be clear, pale amber, or yellow-colored when in liquid or solid form. [...] The nitrogen mustards are also known by their military designations of HN-1, HN-2, and HN-3."
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CDC: Nerve Agents
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on nerve agents. Sections of the webpage include: "Info for Professionals" and "Specific Chemical Agents". "Nerve agents are highly poisonous chemicals that work by preventing the nervous system from working properly. This page provides resources on various nerve agents."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Nicotine
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Nicotine. "Nicotine is a naturally occurring toxic chemical found in tobacco plants. It has a fishy odor when warm. Cigarettes, cigars, other tobacco products, and tobacco smoke contain nicotine. Worker exposure may occur during processing and extraction of tobacco. At one time, nicotine was used in the United States as an insecticide and fumigant; however, it is no longer produced or used in this country for this purpose. Nicotine affects the nervous system and the heart. Exposure to relatively small amounts can rapidly be fatal."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Methyl Bromide
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Methyl Bromide. "Methyl bromide poisoning primarily occurs after inhalational exposure, but concurrent dermal exposure might also occur. Methyl bromide is an ocular, dermal, and mucous membrane irritant. Onset of symptoms might be delayed 1 to 48 hours. Symptoms of inhalational exposure are typically cough and dyspnea, which can develop into pneumonitis and pulmonary edema but might be delayed up to 4-5 days. Severe poisoning can result in seizures, coma, and death (1-5)."
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CDC: Methyl Isocyanate
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Methyl Isocyanate. "Exposure to methyl isocyanate typically occurs through inhalation or dermal absorption. Toxicity might develop over 1 to 4 hours after exposure. Signs and symptoms of methyl isocyanate typically include cough, dyspnea, chest pain, lacrimation, eyelid edema, and unconsciousness. These effects might progress over the next 24 to 72 hours to include acute lung injury, cardiac arrest, and death (1-4)."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Osmium Tetroxide
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Osmium Tetroxide.
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CDC: Phosgene
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Phosgene. "Phosgene is a major industrial chemical used to make plastics and pesticides. [...] At room temperature (70°F), phosgene is a poisonous gas. [...] With cooling and pressure, phosgene gas can be converted into a liquid so that it can be shipped and stored. When liquid phosgene is released, it quickly turns into a gas that stays close to the ground and spreads rapidly. [...] Phosgene gas may appear colorless or as a white to pale yellow cloud. At low concentrations, it has a pleasant odor of newly mown hay or green corn, but its odor may not be noticed by all people exposed. At high concentrations, the odor may be strong and unpleasant. [...] Phosgene itself is nonflammable (not easily ignited and burned). [...] Phosgene is also known by its military designation, 'CG.'"
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CDC: Phosgene Oxime
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Phosgene. "Phosgene oxime is a manufactured chemical warfare agent. [...] Phosgene oxime is a type of agent called an urticant or nettle agent. This is because on contact with the skin, it produces intense itching and a rash similar to hives. [...] Phosgene oxime is also referred to as a corrosive agent because of the type of skin and tissue damage it causes.[...] Phosgene oxime was first produced in 1929, but it has never been used on the battlefield. Specific information on this chemical is very limited. [...] Phosgene oxime is colorless in its solid form and yellowish-brown when it is a liquid. [...] Phosgene oxime has a disagreeable, irritating odor. [...] Phosgene oxime is also known by its military designation, 'CX.'"
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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CDC: Phosphine
This webpage is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webpage provides information and resources on Phosphine. "Phosphine is a colorless, flammable, and explosive gas at ambient temperature that has the odor of garlic or decaying fish. Small amounts occur naturally from the break down of organic matter. It is slightly soluble in water. Phosphine is used in semiconductor and plastics industries, in the production of a flame retardant, and as a pesticide in stored grain."
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