title: Moonshine-related arsenic poisoning.
abstract: Twelve sequential cases of arsenic poisoning were reviewed for possible sources of ingestion. Contaminated illicit whiskey (moonshine) appeared to be the source in approximately 50% of the patients. An analysis of.confiscated moonshine revealed that occasional specimens contained high levels of arsenic as a contaminant. Although arsenic poisoning occurs relatively infrequently, contaminated moonshine may be an important cause of the poisoning in some areas of the country.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000434:Alcoholic Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D001151:Arsenic / Q000032:analysis; D020261:Arsenic Poisoning; D000431:Ethanol / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007854:Lead / Q000032:analysis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D007854:Lead; D000431:Ethanol; D001151:Arsenic