Sulfur mustard clinical presentation

Sulfur and Nitrogen Mustard Vesicant Exposure Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis... 

Table 3.5 (25,26) summarizes the clinical presentation of exposure to sulfur and nitrogen mustards. Sulfur and nitrogen mustards affect primarily the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Most exposed patients will not have immediate symptoms, and will not... 

Table 3.5 The clinical presentation of exposure to sulfur and nitrogen mustards (25,26)... 

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... 

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