Heavy metal poisoning and concurrent septicemia

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1976 · Clin. Toxicol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5405093

Singer, R H

Poisoning occurring in animals caused by agents such as arsenic, lead, tin, and other necrotizing substances is often accompanied by a Clostridial septicemia. The toxins of the Clostridia involved bring about clinical signs and pathologic changes that differ considerably from those caused by the poisonous agent; thereby overshadowing those produced by the poison. The Clostridia involved most frequently are Clostridium septicum, sordelli, and novyi. Therapy in cases of poisoning by necrotizing substances should include measures to prevent possible Clostridial involvement.

• Research Organization: Central Kentucky Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab., Lexington
• OSTI ID: 5405093
• Journal Information: Clin. Toxicol.; (United States), Vol. 9:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
ARSENIC
TOXICITY
LEAD
SEPTICEMIA
SYMPTOMS
TIN
CLOSTRIDIUM
DOMESTIC ANIMALS
NECROSIS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
BACTERIA
ELEMENTS
METALS
MICROORGANISMS
SEMIMETALS
560305* - Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology- Vertebrates- (-1987)