DETECTION OF MEDICAL DEFENSE AGAINST BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS

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Subject: DETECTION OF MEDICAL DEFENSE AGAINST BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS       

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               This is followed by a symmetrical, descending, progressive wealmess of the extremities along

               with weakness of the respiratory muscles. Development of respiratory failure may be abrupt.


                     On physical e       tion, the patient is alert, oriented, and afebrile. Postural


               hypotension may be present. Oculu findings may include ptosis, exmmular muscle

               paralysis, and fixed and dilated pupils. Mucous membranes of the mouth may be dry and

               crusted. Neurological examination shows @d muscle weakness of the palate, tongue,


               larynx, respiratory muscles, and extremities. Deep tendon reflexes vary from intact to


               absent. No pathologic reflexes are present, and the sensory examination genemfly is normal


               (although reports suggest that obtundation or sensory involvement may sometimes occur).


                     B.     DIAGNOSIS


                     1. Routine Laboratga Findings


                     Routine laboratory findings are of no value in diagnosis. Ile cerebrospinai fluid is


               normal.


                     2. Differenfial Diagnosis


                     The occurrence of an epidemic with large numbers of afebrile patients with

               progressive ocular, pharyngeal, respiratory, and muscular weakness and paralysis hints

               strongly at the diagnosis. Single cases may be confused with various neuromuscular


               disorders such as atypical Gufllain-@ syndrome, myasthenia gravis, or tick paralysis.


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