Methyl bromide fumigant lethal to Bacillus anthracis spores

J Environ Health. 2007 Jan-Feb;69(6):24-6, 46; quiz 50.

Abstract

Methyl bromide (MB), an agricultural fumigant used in the United States, is capable of reducing or eliminating Bacillis anthracis spores. In the event of a bioterrorist attack, MB might serve as an excellent decontaminating agent because it leaves no residue and does not damage furnishings and commodities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Bacillus anthracis / drug effects*
  • Bacillus anthracis / immunology
  • Education, Continuing
  • Fumigation*
  • Humans
  • Hydrocarbons, Brominated / administration & dosage
  • Hydrocarbons, Brominated / immunology*
  • Noxae / administration & dosage
  • Noxae / immunology*
  • United States

Substances

  • Hydrocarbons, Brominated
  • Noxae
  • methyl bromide