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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