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Ricin
 Websites presented in alphabetical order CDC: Ricin 
 News and facts about ricin, "a poison that can be made from the waste left over from processing castor beans." Provides a fact sheet covering signs and symptoms of exposure, treatment information, and suggested actions if you have been exposed to ricin. Also includes clinical information, a fact sheet on laboratory testing, and an emergency response card. Some information available in Spanish. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/ricin/ Topics: Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Feb 3, 2004 Science Reference Guides: Ricin (Toxic Substance)
Annotated links to medical and technical information on the "naturally occurring substance in the castor bean plant. ... Ricin is a highly toxic poison, but has limited value as a harmful biological agent." Also includes links to general resources on chemical and biological warfare. From the Science, Technology, and Business Division of the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/SciRefGuides/ricin.html Topics: Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Aug 3, 2004 |
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