Acute arsenic intoxication from environmental arsenic exposure.

Publisher: Heldref Publications Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0212627 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0003-9896 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00039896 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Arch Environ Health Subsets: MEDLINE

Publication: Washington, DC : Heldref Publications
Original Publication: Chicago, American Medical Assn.

Arsenic Poisoning* ; Water Supply*; Water Pollutants/*adverse effects ; Water Pollutants, Chemical/*adverse effects; Acute Disease ; Adult ; Arsenic/urine ; Environmental Exposure ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged

Reports of acute arsenic poisoning arising from environmental exposure are rare. Two cases of acute arsenic intoxication resulting from ingestion of contaminated well water are described. These patients experienced a variety of problems: acute gastrointestinal symptoms, central and peripheral neurotoxicity, bone marrow suppression, hepatic toxicity, and mild mucous membrane and cutaneous changes. Although located adjacent to an abandoned mine, the well water had been tested for microorganisms only and was found to be "safe." Regulations for testing of water from private wells for fitness to drink are frequently nonexistent, or only mandate biologic tests for microorganisms. Well water, particularly in areas near mining activity, should be tested for metals.

0 (Water Pollutants)
0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical)
N712M78A8G (Arsenic)

Date Created: 19891101 Date Completed: 19900215 Latest Revision: 20161219

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10.1080/00039896.1989.9935912

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