Arsenic poisoning in central Kentucky: a case report.
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.
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Department of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health, University of Kentucky, Lexington.
Kasarskis
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Horstman
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Cohen
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Frank
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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
D006540:Herbicides