What is trichothecene mycotoxin?
Trichothecene mycotoxin (T-2) is a naturally occurring poison produced by fungi. This poison can slow down the production of protein and nucleic acid in the body. A purified form of T-2 may have been used in Laos and Cambodia (1975-1981), in Kampuchea (1979-1981) and in Afghanistan (1979-1981). It has been described as “yellow rain” because it is a yellow fluid. How can someone come into contact T-2 mycotoxin? T-2 cannot be spread from person to person. Accidental contact with large amounts of T-2 is not likely; it would take a planned act to make T-2 and use it to poison a large number of people. T-2 as a weapon: T-2 can be aerosolized and released into the air. T-2 also can enter the body through the skin and digestive tract, without being breathed in. Please note: Just because you come into contact with T-2 does not mean you will get sick from it. What happens if someone gets sick from T-2 mycotoxin? The symptoms of T-2 poisoning include the following: • Sever itching and redness of
