SUBACUTE RADIATION DEATH IN CHEMICALLY PROTECTED MONKEYS

Abstract

A new mode of death caused by radiation was characterized in monkeys. Called subacute death, it occurs in animals that would not ordinarily survive 30 days after supraleth l dose of x-rays but do so because of protection conferred by chemical treatment prior to irradiation. The syndrome includes lymphocytopenia, usually ACCOMPANIED BY DIARRHEA. Histologically, atrophy of lymphoid tissue, along with a relatively normal bone marrow, is typically found. The spectrum of other lesions found at death is also different from that found after acute radiation death.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0267003

Entities

People

  • George S. Melville Jr.
  • James A. Pitcock

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Animals
  • Blood Proteins
  • Bone Marrow
  • Bones
  • Dose Rate
  • Gamma Rays
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Intestinal Diseases
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Protective Agents
  • Radiation
  • United States
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Immunology
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.