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Poisoning: What we know about

Sources of Poisoning

Several substances and materials can lead to Poisoning, such as:

  • Household chemicals such as detergents, bleaching materials, disinfectant materials, benzene, kerosene, paints and dyes.
  • Agricultural materials and fertilizers.
  • Over-the-counter (OTC) medications, herbal preparations and drugs.
  • Cosmetics such as Nail polish, nail polish remover, aftershaves, makeup, hair dyes and tints, etc.
  • Plants and fungi such as the different types of ornamental plants and mushrooms.
  • Food that contains harmful preservatives, as well as contaminated and expired food.
  • Poison that is produced by the bites and stings of different animals such as bees, spiders and scorpions, as well as various types of snakes.
  • Hazardous materials such as radioactive substances and cancer drugs.
  • Chemical, environmental substances and materials such as Dioxin, suspended materials and others.
  • Industrial chemicals such as benzene, heavy minerals and others.
  • Biological and chemical weapons of mass destruction
  • Alcohol such as ethanol, methanol, ethylene glycol and others.
  • Gases such as carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2)

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