Nettle agent
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Type of chemical warfare agent
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Nettle agents (named after
hive-like rash.[1]
Most nettle agents, such as the best known and studied nettle agent,
vesicant (blister agent) chemical agents. However, because nettle agents do not cause blisters, they are not true vesicants.[2]
References
- PMID 14673274.
- . Retrieved 14 October 2013.
