Tetra-Ethyl Lead Poisoning

[The symptoms of tetra-ethyl lead poisoning].

[Lead poisoning in children].

In October 1991, the Centers for Disease Control issued new recommendations lowering the acceptable blood lead level. This change was based on data indicating that irreversible adverse neurodevelopmental effects occur in children with chronic low-level exposure to lead. The primary source of lead poisoning is still lead-based paint, particularly in older urban housing. Other sources of lead poi...

Health Education Lead Poisoning

Autism is a developmental disorder that impairs both nonverbal and verbal communication and reciprocal social interactions and is seen in association with an abnormally restricted range of interests. Although symptoms typically develop without clear etiological cause, some cases are associated with disorders or conditions that negatively impact brain development. Lead is a neurotoxin to which t...

Lead poisoning in childhood.

CHILDHOOD plumbism has features that distinguish it from the adult disorder in aetiology, presentation and prognosis. The prevalence of the condition has yet to be determined since, although not uncommon in urban paediatric units, it is likely that only severe cases are recognized. Since the sequelae include death and cerebral damage, it is important that children exposed to lead be identified ...

Lead poisoning in waterfowl.

proventriculus-gizzard contents. Most pellets were irregular in shape and in various stages of erosion, There was no apparent correlation between body weight and the amount of lead shot per bird. Liver discoloration was a remarkable gross finding. The entire liver parenchyma was uniformly colored dark green. Bile-colored viscous fluid oQzed from the cut surface of the liver, There was moderate-...