An undying civilization damage: lead poisoning
Kákosy, T.; Soós, G.
Orvosi Hetilap 136(21): 1091-1097
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6002 PMID: 7539117 Document Number: 453000
The authors summarise the history, the sources, the pathophysiology, the symptoms and signs, the diagnostic methods, the differential-diagnostic possibilities, the therapy and prevention of the lead poisoning. They suggest that besides the classical professional and alimentary sources the environmental pollution caused first of all by leaded petrol plays a more and more important role in the lead exposure of the people. They draw the attention of the physicians to the lead intoxication as a possible cause of abdominal pain and/or anemia.