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Methylated spirits also called denatured alcohol, is alcohol (60-90% ethanol, propanol, or isopropanol) that has additives to make it poisonous, bad tasting, foul smelling or nauseating and render it unsuitable …
Read MoreFood poisoning is an acute illness that usually results from the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria and/or their toxins, parasites (e.g., E. histolytica), viruses, or chemicals. The …
Read MoreCancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread (malignant) to other parts of the body. These contrast with benign tumors, which …
Read MoreThe household bleach such as Jik used for cleaning and disinfecting contains sodium hypochlorite as the active ingredient. Mixing of sodium hypochlorite with ammonia or acidic agents gives off a …
Read MoreBenzodiazepines (BZD) including diazepam, lorazepam, flunitrazepam and midazolam bind allosterically (binding at a site other than the ligand’s active site) to specific receptors-GABAA receptor-in the central nervous system to enhance …
Read MorePesticides, and even medicines, must be effective to be commercially viable, but importantly, must also be reasonably safe for those who manufacture them, apply them, or take them or the …
Read MoreSodium metabisulphite (aka Sodium Pyrosulphite or Disodium) belong to a family of chemicals known as sulphites. It is white or yellowish-white crystalline powder used as a disinfectant, antioxidant and …
Read MorePesticides are synthesized substances or biological agents used for attracting, destroying, or mitigating any pest. Toxicity of pesticides refers to the ability of a pesticide to produce adverse effects. These …
Read MoreRabies is a zoonotic disease (infection that could spread from animals to humans) caused by rabies virus (a Lyssavirus). Rabies is present on all continents except Antarctica. The majority …
Read MoreNSAIDs are a commonly used class of medicines for pain, fever and inflammatory reactions. They are readily available without prescriptions at relatively little cost in Kenya. Consequently, they are ubiquitous …
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