The history ofpoison stretches from before 4500 BCE to the present day. Poisons have been used for many purposes across the span of human existence, most...
or bees. There are three typesof pesticide poisoning. The first of the three is a single and short-term very high level of exposure which can be experienced...
Nicotine poisoning describes the symptoms of the toxic effects of nicotine following ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact. Nicotine poisoning can potentially...
Aluminium phosphide poisoning is poisoning that occurs as a result of excessive exposure to aluminium phosphide (AlP), which is readily available as a...
and painful symptoms of any known toxic reaction, making it quite noticeable and a common choice for assassinations and poison attacks. For this reason...
Iron poisoning typically occurs from ingestion of excess iron that results in acute toxicity. Mild symptoms which occur within hours include vomiting,...
Tin poisoning refers to the toxic effects of tin and its compounds. Cases ofpoisoning from tin metal, its oxides, and its salts are "almost unknown";...
activity in the blood. Carbamate poisoning can present similarly. Prevention efforts include banning very toxic typesof organophosphates. Among those who...
compounds of the element silver, or to silver dust. The most dramatic symptom of argyria is that the skin turns blue or blue-gray. It may take the form of generalized...
Cyanide poisoning is poisoning that results from exposure to any of a number of forms of cyanide. Early symptoms include headache, dizziness, fast heart...
Thallium poisoning is poisoning that is due to thallium and its compounds, which are often highly toxic. Contact with skin is dangerous and adequate ventilation...
extreme cases of cadmium poisoning, mere body weight causes a fracture.[citation needed] The kidney damage inflicted by cadmium poisoning is irreversible...
Mercury poisoning is a typeof metal poisoning due to exposure to mercury. Symptoms depend upon the type, dose, method, and duration of exposure. They...
Sulfuric acid poisoning refers to ingestion of sulfuric acid, found in lead-acid batteries and some metal cleaners, pool cleaners, drain cleaners and anti-rust...
Chlorine gas poisoning is an illness resulting from the effects of exposure to chlorine beyond the threshold limit value. The signs of acute chlorine...
/ˈɜːrɡətˌɪzəm/ UR-gət-iz-əm) is the effect of long-term ergot poisoning, traditionally due to the ingestion of the alkaloids produced by the Claviceps purpurea...
poisoning may cause: blurred vision respiratory distress swelling of the tongue In rare cases, the poisoning may result in death. Unlike many types of...
Diarrheic shellfish poisoning (DSP) is one of the four recognized symptom typesof shellfish poisoning, alongside paralytic shellfish poisoning, neurotoxic shellfish...
overdose is poisoning due to excessive doses of barbiturates. Symptoms typically include difficulty thinking, poor coordination, decreased level of consciousness...
of animal venoms and poisons. CRC Press, Inc. ISBN 0-8493-4489-1. Burzyńska M, Piasecka-Kwiatkowska D (August 2021). "A Review of Honeybee Venom Allergens...
Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP), also known as ciguatera, is a foodborne illness caused by eating reef fish contaminated with ciguatoxins. Such individual...
Ethylene glycol poisoning is poisoning caused by drinking ethylene glycol. Early symptoms include intoxication, vomiting and abdominal pain. Later symptoms...
Mushroom poisoning is poisoning resulting from the ingestion of mushrooms that contain toxic substances. Symptoms can vary from slight gastrointestinal...
MO, Banner W (2017). "2016 Annual Report of the American Association ofPoison Control Centers' National Poison Data System (NPDS): 34th Annual Report"...
and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). most toxic; requires signal word: "Danger-Poison", with skull and crossbones symbol, possibly followed by: "Fatal if swallowed"...
about 5,000 cases are reported to poison control centers a year. Lithium toxicity was first described in 1898. Symptoms of lithium toxicity can be mild, moderate...