Author: Poison Sense
2,4 Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid
2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (usually referred to by its abbreviation, 2, 4-D) is a common systemic herbicide used in the control of broadleaf weeds. Human exposure occurs through ingestion, inhalation, skin …
Read MoreManagement of Thrombophlebitis
Thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory disorder of superficial veins which causes blood clot formation and blockage of one or more veins, especially in the limb. It is a significant vascular disorder …
Read MoreTreatment of Alcohol-induced Wernicke’s Encephalopathy
Wernicke’s encephalopathy is a severe and life-threatening illness resulting from vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency. It is a reversible medical emergency. According to The European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS) guidelines, …
Read MoreTypes of Calcium Channels
Calcium channels are transmembrane ion channels that are permeable to calcium ions and are of two categories: voltage-gated and ligand-gated ion channels. Voltage-gated channels are activated by changes in membrane …
Read MoreOverview of Bacterial Toxins in Clinical Toxicology
SUMMARRY Overview of Bacterial Toxins in Clinical Toxicology Bacterial toxins are key virulence factors …
Read MoreAnthrax Toxinosis
Anthrax is a zoonotic disease caused by Bacillus anthracis; a spore-forming bacteria naturally found in soil. It affects all warm-blooded animals, particularly herbivores. Other Bacillus sp such as Bacillus cereus …
Read MorePatterns of Toxicant-induced Renal Injury
The pattern of toxic injury to organ and tissues is affected by the following factors: The toxic injury depends largely on the pattern of blood flow to that tissue or …
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