Illustrated handbook of toxicology / Franz-Xaver Reichl, MD, Professor, Department of Operative/Restorative Dentistry, Periodontology and Pedodontics, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany, Leonard Ritter, MD, Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ; with contributions by Jochen Benecke, Monika Benecke, Herbert Desel, Juergen Durner, Klaus-Gustav Eckert, Barbara Erber, Ines C. Golly, Kai Kehe, Helmut Kreppel, Bernhard Liebl, Harald Mueckter, Ladislaus Szinicz, Horst Thiermann, Thomas Zilker.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

History of toxicology / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Basic principles of toxicology / Harald Mueckter -- Test methods / Harald Mueckter -- Modern methods in toxicology I / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Threshold values / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Clinical toxicology / Thomas Zilker -- Environmental medicine / Thomas Zilker, Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Environmental toxicology / Franz-Xaver Reichl, Klaus-Gustav Eckert -- Information systems / Franz-Xaver Reichl, Harald Mueckter -- Pharmaceuticals / Ines C. Golly -- Narcotics and addictive drugs / Thomas Zilker, Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Aliphatic, alicyclic, and cyclic hardrocarbons / Klaus-Gustav Eckert, Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons / Klaus-Gustav Eckert, Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Halogenated cyclic and polycyclic hydrocarbon / Klaus-Gustav Eckert -- Dust and particle-bound emissions / Klaus-Gustav Eckert -- Nitroso compounds / Helmut Kreppel -- Aromatic amino and nitro compounds / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Gaseous compounds / Helmut Kreppel -- Vehicle exhaust gases / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Oxygen species and free radicals / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Tobacco smoke (active and passive smoking) / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Mineral fibers / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Metals / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Plastics / Helmut Kreppel -- Biocides / Bernhard Liebl -- Toxins and toxic substances in foods / Franz-Xaver Reichl, Barbara Erber -- Colors and additives in drugs and foods / Barbara Erber, Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Cosmetics / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Household poisons / Jochen Benecke, Monika Benecke, Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Chemical warfare agents / Horst Thiermann, Ladislaus Szinicz -- Biological warfare agents / Kai Kehe, Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Dental restorative materials / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Animal poisons (zootoxins) / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Plant poisons (phytotoxins) / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Fungal poisons (mycotoxins) / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Bacterial toxins / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Radiation / Franz-Xaver Reichl -- Noise / Franz-Xaver Reichl.

"The Illustrated Handbook of Toxicology is an impressive introduction to the complex field of toxicology. It also serves as a hands-on guide to various poison treatments and offers supplemental public health information. Each two-page unit features concise text on the left complemented by full-color illustrations on the opposing page. The expert author distinguishes harmful toxic substances and catalogues their specific effects on the human body, plants, animals, and the surrounding environment. The handbook also addresses cutting-edge topics, including biological warfare, modern toxicological methods, and threshold values. Features: - Succinct, user-friendly organization allows readers to navigate the content with ease - Over 500 detailed images and diagrams arranged on 150 full-color plates illustrate exposures and toxicological effects on humans, plants, and animals - Well-researched, objective risk analysis on toxic exposures accompanies relevant images - Extensive glossary of key toxicological terms provides readers with the accurate information they need to avoid dangerous confusion. This is the ideal text for all medical students who want to supplement the toxicological information covered in their coursework, as well as for first responders to chemical accidents and poisonings"--Provided by publisher.

Department of Microbiology & Parasitology Department of Medicine