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Lead Poisoning

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Acetone Poisoning

Chlorine Poisoning

Poisoning Due To Black Widow Spider Venom

Poisoning Due To Brown Spider Venom

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Poisoning

Poisoning occurs when any substance interferes with normal body functions after it is swallowed, inhaled, injected, or absorbed. The branch of medicine that deals with the detection and treatment of poisons is known as ...

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Lead Poisoning

Lead is a very strong poison. When a person swallows a lead object or inhales lead dust, some of the poison can stay in the body and cause serious health problems. A single high, toxic dose of lead...

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that causes thousands of deaths each year in North America. It is the leading cause of poisoning death in the United States. This article discusses poisoning from...

Acetone Poisoning

Acetone is a chemical used in many household products. This article discusses poisoning from swallowing acetone-based products.

Chlorine Poisoning

Chlorine is a chemical that prevents bacteria from growing. Chlorine poisoning occurs when someone swallows or breathes in (inhales) chlorine.

Poisoning Due To Black Widow Spider Venom

The black widow spider (Latrodectus mactans) has a shiny black body with a red hourglass-shape on the belly area. The bite of a black widow spider is poisonous.