c. Isolate. Isolation of soldiers showing symptoms of disease is necessary. If
the disease is communicable, isolation helps to prevent it from spreading to others.
d. Treat. Treat the casualties' signs and symptoms.
e. Evacuate. Treatment of live biological agent or toxic casualties requires
medical assistance as soon as possible. Evacuate casualties to medical treatment
facilities as needed.
NOTE:
There are so many variables involved in predicting the persistency of
separately. Specially trained medical personnel at division level and higher
can make estimates only after the contamination has been specifically
identified.
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