Basic and Clinical Toxicology of Mustard Compounds

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Chemistry of Mustard Compounds.- History of use and epidemiology of mustard compounds.- Basic pharmacology and toxicology.- Clinical pharmacology and toxicology of mustard compounds.- Delayed complications and long term effects of SM poisonings - Experience of Iraq-Iran war.- Upper respiratory complications of SM poisoning.- Lower respiratory complications of SM poisoning.- Dermatologic aspects of sulfur mustard exposure.- Ocular injury by mustard gas; early and late complications.- Immunological and hematological complications of sulfur mustard poisoning.- Psychiatric complications of sulfur mustard (SM) poisoning.- Genotoxicity, teratogenicity and mutagenicity of SM poisoning.- Verification of SM exposure in biological samples.- Occupational and environmental mustard exposure, prevention and chemical weapons convention.- Summary and conclusion

"This book presents the history, chemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of mustard compounds with an emphasis on the toxicological effects on specific organ systems. ... This comprehensive book focuses specifically on the biological effects of mustard compounds, thus complementing existing books on chemical warfare agents. It should prove to be a useful reference for its intended audience." (Beth Levant, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2016)