Microbiological, biological, and chemical toxins have been employed in warfare and in
terrorist attacks. In this era, it is imperative that health care providers are familiar with
illnesses caused by these agents. Botulinum toxin produces a descending flaccid paralysis.
Staphylococcal enterotoxin B produces a syndrome of fever, nausea, and diarrhea and may
produce a pulmonary syndrome if aerosolized. Clostridium perfringens∈-toxin could
possibly be aerosolized to produce acute pulmonary edema. Ricin intoxication can manifest …