Yperite (Mustard Gas): Progression of Symptoms and Death
(Based on British Army research during the War in Europe)
Death rate by day
- Day 1: 1%
- Day 2: 2%
- Day 3: 5%
- Day 4: 8%
- Day 5: 23%
- Day 6 to 30: 61%
Progression of symptoms
- Initial 2 to 8 hours: Itchiness
- Day 2: Pain
- Day 5: Rupturing of blisters, intense itchiness
Recovery takes 2 to 7 weeks.
