What is Arsenic poisoning?

What is Arsenic poisoning?

• Arsenic poisoning: A type of heavy metal poisoning caused by excessive exposure to arsenic.
• Arsenic poisoning: A shiny gray element with atomic symbol As, atomic number 33, and atomic weight 75. It occurs throughout the universe, mostly in the form of metallic arsenides. Most forms are toxic. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), arsenic and certain arsenic compounds have been listed as known carcinogens. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
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Arsenic poisoning: Introduction

Types of Arsenic poisoning:

Broader types of Arsenic poisoning:

• Heavy metal poisoning
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How serious is Arsenic poisoning?

Complications of Arsenic poisoning: see complications of Arsenic poisoning

What causes Arsenic poisoning?

Causes of Arsenic poisoning: see causes of Arsenic poisoning

What are the symptoms of Arsenic poisoning?

Symptoms of Arsenic poisoning: see symptoms of Arsenic poisoning

Complications of Arsenic poisoning: see complications of Arsenic poisoning

Arsenic poisoning: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Arsenic poisoning.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Arsenic poisoning: see treatments for Arsenic poisoning
Research for Arsenic poisoning: see research for Arsenic poisoning

Name and Aliases of Arsenic poisoning

Main name of condition: Arsenic poisoning

Arsenic

Arsenic and compounds, Arsenicals Source - Diseases Database

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