| 英文描述 | Arsenic is a common ingredient of ant and roach poisons and many herbicides and insecticides. Preparations containing arsenicals can result in persistent residues. Onset of signs occurs 1-3 hours after ingestion and is characterized by acute vomiting, abdominal pain, and hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. Persistent environmental exposure has been associated with dermatitis. Diagnose by history and determination of arsenic levels in gastric contents, feces, urine, blood, hair, or kidney, liver or GI biopsies. |