A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Overview of asbestos-related disorders
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Asbestos is a family of naturally occurring silicates whose heat-resistant and structural properties made it useful for inclusion in construction and shipbuilding materials, automobile brakes, and some textiles. Asbestos is present naturally in low levels in the air, water, and soil; this low level of environmental exposure is not a significant contributor to human disease. Chrysotile (a serpentine fiber), crocidolite, and amosite (amphibole, or straight fibers) are the 3 main types of asbestos that cause disease. Chrysotile fiber accounts for 99% of the asbestos used worldwide. Amphibole fibers account for 1% and are mainly in vermiculite mines.
Asbestos can affect the lung, the pleura, or both.
Asbestos-related disorders are caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers. The disorders includeAsbestosis
Lung carcinoma
Nonmalignant pleural plaque formation and thickening
Benign asbestos pleural effusion (BAPE)
MesotheliomaAsbestos-related plaques and fibrosis are the most common radiographic findings and account for
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