Arsenic poisoning

Journal Article · Thu Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1980 · South. Med. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198002000-00021· OSTI ID:5260339

White, D R

Arsenic poisoning continues to require awareness of its diverse clinical manifestations. Industry is the major source of arsenic exposure. Although epidemiologic studies strongly contend that arsenic is carcinogenic, there are little supportive research data. Arsenic poisoning, both acute and chronic, is often overlooked initially in the evaluation of the patient with multisystem disease, but once it is suspected, many accurate methods are available to quantitate the amount and duration of exposure. Treatment with dimercaprol remains the mainstay of therapy, and early treatment is necessary to prevent irreversible complications.

• OSTI ID: 5260339
• Journal Information: South. Med. J.; (United States), Journal Name: South. Med. J.; (United States) Vol. 73:2; ISSN SMJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ANIMALS
ARSENIC
BAL
CARCINOGENESIS
CARCINOGENS
CHELATING AGENTS
DITHIOLS
DRUGS
ELEMENTS
HAZARDS
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PATHOGENESIS
PERSONNEL
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RADIOPROTECTIVE SUBSTANCES
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RESPONSE MODIFYING FACTORS
SEMIMETALS
THIOLS
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