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Review
. 2005 Oct;21(4):815-24, viii.
doi: 10.1016/j.ccc.2005.06.006.

Ricin

Laura Spivak  1 , Robert G Hendrickson
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Review

Ricin

Laura Spivak et al. Crit Care Clin. 2005 Oct.

Abstract

Ricin is a potent toxin found within the beans of the castor plant. Ricin's widespread availability makes it a viable biological weapon. Ricin intoxication mimics a variety of disease states, thus a low threshold of suspicion must be maintained to recognize a potential epidemic. Treatment is largely supportive.

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