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rapidplatypus [Strychnine]
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rapidplatypus [White Phosphorus]
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-White phosphorus is extremely poisonous to humans. The first stage of acute oral exposure to elevated levels of white phosphorus in humans is marked by gastrointestinal symptoms; the second stage is symptom-free; and the third stage is characterized by a rapid deterioration in condition with gastrointestinal effects, as well as serious effects on the kidneys, liver, cardiovascular systemand central nervous system. Humans have experienced respiratory tract inflammation and coughing as a result of inhalating the phosphorus. Chronic  exposure to white phosphorus in humans results in necrosis of the jaw, termed "phossy jaw." [([[https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ershdb/emergencyresponsecard_29750025.html|CDC]])]+White phosphorus is extremely poisonous to humans. The first stage of acute oral exposure to elevated levels of white phosphorus in humans is marked by gastrointestinal symptoms; the second stage is symptom-free; and the third stage is characterized by a rapid deterioration in condition with gastrointestinal effects, as well as serious effects on the kidneys, liver, cardiovascular system and central nervous system. Humans have experienced respiratory tract inflammation and coughing as a result of inhaling white phosphorus. Chronic  exposure to white phosphorus in humans results in necrosis of the jaw, termed "phossy jaw." [([[https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ershdb/emergencyresponsecard_29750025.html|CDC]])]
deadliest_poisons.txt · Last modified: 2021/08/05 04:14 by aga