PULMONARY ANTHRAX AND CHLORINE POISONING: MINIMUM INFECTIOUS DOSE OF SPORES

Abstract

Very slight intoxication by chlorine does not sufficiently inhibit the natural defense of the broncho-pulmonary tract to enable the germination of Bacillus anthracis spores, regardless of their number. With a slight intoxication, more than 10 spores are required whereas 3-8 spores are sufficient in the case of severe intoxication. It may be assumed that a single spore may be able to trigger the infection.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 17, 1962
Accession Number
AD0284635

Entities

People

  • B. Bellocq
  • H. Velu
  • P. Soulie

Organizations

  • Joint Publications Research Service

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Laboratories
  • Chlorine
  • Germination
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Infection
  • Intoxication
  • Irritation
  • Poisoning
  • Procurement
  • Translations
  • Vaccines
  • Wound Infections

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  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Immunology
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology