Sulfur mustard clinical injury

Vidan, A., Luria, S., Eisenkraft, A., Hourvitz, A. (2002). Ocular injuries following sulfur mustard exposure clinical characteristics and treatment. Isr. Med. Assoc. J. 4 511-8. 

Approximately 90% of soldiers and workers exposed to sulfur mustard in World War I initially presented with symptoms of conjunctivitis, photophobia, and blepharospasm. The subsequent injury progression was observed to follow one of three clinic trajectories (Qasses I-III), which differed based on the nature of the symptoms and the recovery time (Table 38.3) (Hughes, 1945b). Qass I injiuies occurred in 75% of those with ocular presentation, involving mild symptoms without comeal involvement... 

Ruff, A.L., Jarecke, A.J., Hilber, D.J., et al., 2013. Development of a mouse model for sulfur mustard-induced ocular injury and long-term clinical analysis of injury progression. Cutan. Ocul. Toxicol. 32 (2), 140-149. 

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