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==Background==
*Fumigant and pesticide. Also reported as pulmonary chemical weapon
*Colorless, non-flammable gas that has no odor except at high levels 
*Binds to and damages DNA
*Neurotoxic, though inhalational injury is most common cause of death acutely
*Long term exposure to low levels can affect CNS

==Clinical Features==
*Onset of symptoms several minutes to 48h after exposure
*Corrosive to skin and eyes, can cause irritation and blistering, though poorly absorbed through skin
*Neurotoxic
**Effects may be long-lasting
**[[HA]], visual disturbance, fatigue
**[[Nausea/vomiting]]
**Cerebellar dysfunction (e.g. nystagmus, [[ataxia]])
**[[AMS]]
**[[Seizure]], paralysis
*Inhalational exposure causes direct respiratory irritation --> [[pulmonary edema]]

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Chemical weapon DDX}}

==Evaluation==
*Evaluate for alternate diagnoses

==Management==
*Decontaminate
*Supportive

==Disposition==
*Dependant on severity of toxicity

==See Also==


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==References==
*CDC Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/MMG/MMG.asp?id=818&tid=160
*National Pesticide Information Center http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/MBgen.pdf
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