title: Arsenic poisoning in central Kentucky: a case report.
abstract: A recent case of chronic arsenic intoxication due to prolonged accidental ingestion of a commercially available crabgrass killer illustrates one of the more common etiologies of present day arsenic poisoning. A review of 20 years of arsenic poisoning at the University of Kentucky (21 cases) revealed no cases attributable to an industrial source. A tabulation of the 21 most recent cases is included.
authors.affiliation: Department of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health, University of Kentucky, Lexington.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Kelafant
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Kasarskis
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Horstman
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Frank
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D020261:Arsenic Poisoning; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006540:Herbicides / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007629:Kentucky; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D006540:Herbicides