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Prodromal Symptoms of Acute Radiation Syndrome


Prodromal Signs and Symptoms 1


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Exposure Dose and ARS Prodrome - Symptom Severity and Prognosis 2


    Higher the whole/partial-body exposure dose correlated with
    • Earlier ARS onset
    • More severe the ARS manifestations
    • Worse clinical outcome
    Exposure Dose and ARS Prodrome - Symptom Severity and Prognosis

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References

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