Protection against trichothecene mycotoxins. Final report
Trichothecene mycotoxins, produced by certain fungi found in cereal grains, are a significant health problem in agricultural settings and have been detected throughout the world. Concern about the reported use of trichothecenes in chemical warfare agents, or 'yellow rain,' led the U.S. Army to request that the National Research Council form a committee on protection against mycotoxins, to study the effects of trichothecenes on civilians and military personnel who might be exposed to high levels of these substances. The report discusses scientific questions about the natural occurrences of mycotoxins, methods of detection and quantitation, decontamination and detoxification, long-term environmental effects, effects on humans and animals, and strategies for prevention and treatment. It also recommends areas of research that are particularly promising. An extensive bibliography is included.
- Research Organization:
- National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6782039
- Report Number(s):
- PB-84-148592
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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