Ricin: Information and Guidance for Clinicians

Background
Background information on ricin as a bioterrorism agent…
Epidemiology
Agent, transmission, risk groups, pathogenesis…
Suspected Intentional Release
Overview of a suspected intentional release, mental health.…
Clinical Description
Clinical suspicion, symptoms…
Diagnosis & Laboratory Guidance
Clinical & laboratory diagnosis, differential diagnosis, laboratory guidance…
Treatment
General information, treatment recommendations…

Prevention
No prophylaxis exists…
Surveillance & Reporting
Case definition, surveillance, reporting …
Control Measures
Incident site management, healthcare facility preparedness, decontamination/infection control…
Patient Education
Links to education materials…
Clinician Training
Clinical practice, references …
Other Resources
Sign up for the clinician registry, overviews, translation in Spanish…

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