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Possible long term effects of chemical warfare using visual evoked potentials

(2014) Possible long term effects of chemical warfare using visual evoked potentials. Iran J Med Sci. pp. 467-70. ISSN 0253-0716 (Print) 0253-0716

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Abstract

Some studies have already addressed the effects of occupational organic solvent exposure on the visually evoked potentials (VEPs). Visual system is an important target for Sulphur Mustard (SM) toxicity. A number of Iranian victims of Sulphur Mustard (SM) agent were apprehensive about the delay effect of SM on their vision and a possible delay effect of SM on their visual cortex. This investigation was performed on 34 individuals with a history of chemical exposure and a control group of 15 normal people. The Toennies electro-diagnosis device was used and its signals were saved as the latencies. The mean of N75, N140 and P100 of victims of chemical warfare (VCWs) and control group indicated no significant results (P>0.05). The VCWs did not show any visual symptoms and there was no clear deficit in their VEPs.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Chemical warfare Long term effects Visual evoked potential
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Page Range: pp. 467-70
Journal or Publication Title: Iran J Med Sci
Journal Index: Pubmed
Volume: 39
Number: 5
ISSN: 0253-0716 (Print) 0253-0716
Depositing User: مهندس مهدی شریفی
URI: http://eprints.bmsu.ac.ir/id/eprint/1826

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