I know that many physicians really tire of any kind of mention of toxic
exposures to common chemicals.  But, of course, in farm areas of the country
you have organophosphate fertilizers,neurotoxic pesticides (that is there mode
of action), and Malathion from mosquito sprays.  History has shown some
interesting panics from say rye bread with mold containing a substance with LSD
So, really this is an old problem (think also the lead in Rome).  These
historic things had qualities of mass hysteria.  I am now researching an idea
that groups of psychotic people may have both probably a genetic disposition
and common exposures to these chemicals. In Michigan, there are incredible
levels of various chemicals from PBB's to Dioxins.  My question, to anyone,
without knowing the specific chemicals to test for can you use a GC or other
biological markers to test for these exposures?  In areas of mass psychosis
could there be preventive medical analysis?  If so, how?  If so, how would you
get the word out?  I'm concerned that no one would want to panic these already
psychotic persons. Good point but maybe there is a "new" thing like the
problems with the citrus herbicide here.  Farms are not get away places but are
now a real cornucopia of a chemical soup (additive effects) Cathy.