Re: Your tax dollars at work--CDC

[Guest guest]

The CDC knows the truth and even includes some of it on their own website. They

have an entire section on bioterrorism agents, including trichothecene

mycotoxins. Here are a few examples of pages on the CDC website.

www.bt.cdc.gov

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/trichothecene/casedef.asp

http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/biosfty/bmbl5/sections/SectionVIIIG-ToxinAgents.pdf

Trichothecene mycotoxins comprise a broad class of structurally complex,

non-volatile

sesquiterpene compounds that are potent inhibitors of protein synthesis.27,28

Mycotoxin

exposure occurs by consumption of moldy grains, and at least one of these

toxins,

designated “T-2,” has been implicated as a potential biological warfare

agent.27 T-2 is a

lipid-soluble molecule that can be absorbed into the body rapidly through

exposed

mucosal surfaces.35 Toxic effects are most pronounced in metabolically active

target

organs and include emesis, diarrhea, weight loss, nervous disorder,

cardiovascular

alterations, immunodepression, hemostatic derangement, bone marrow damage,

skin

toxicity, decreased reproductive capacity, and death.27 The LD50 for T-2 in

laboratory

animals ranges from 0.2 to 10 mg/kg, depending on the route of exposure, with

aerosol

toxicity estimated to be 20 to 50 times greater than parenteral exposure.17,27

Of special

note, T-2 is a potent vesicant capable of directly damaging skin or corneas.

Skin lesions,

including frank blisters, have been observed in animals with local, topical

application of

50 to 100 ng of toxin.27,35

Joe Salowitz <josephsalowitz@...> wrote:

This is the text of a 54 second long podcast released today by the

U.S. Center for Disease Control. They had the opportunity to categorically state

that " mold can make you sick " , but, since they are a government agency, they

again FAIL to make use of their opportunity. Their podcast sounds like an

advertisement for Good Housekeeping magazine.

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" This podcast is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC - safer, healthier people.

This is an important message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services.

When rain or flood waters get into your building, take steps to prevent mold

growth. Clean and dry wet items within 48 to 72 hours. Keep wet areas

well-ventilated. Discard wet materials that can’t be repaired. If you see or

smell mold, clean it with a solution of 1 cup household liquid bleach per 1

gallon of water. To learn more, call the CDC at 800-CDC-INFO.

To access the most accurate and relevant health information that affects you,

your family and your community, please visit www.cdc.gov. "

This is the link to the podcast:

http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=7223