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| − | ===Fluorine poisoning=== | + | ===[[Fluorine Poisoning]]=== |
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| − | *F is widespread in nature
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| − | *Pastures may be contaminated by industrial processes (e.g. brick manufacture)
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| − | *'''Acute poisoning''':
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| − | **Gastroenteritis
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| − | **Nephrosis
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| − | *'''Chronic poisoning''':
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| − | **''Dental abnormalities''
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| − | ***Intoxication during teeth development
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| − | ***Foci of poor enamel formation - yellow, dark brown/black, chalky
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| − | ***Irregular wear of teeth, chip easily
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| − | **''Osteodystrophy = Fluorosis''
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| − | ***Generalised skeletal disturbance
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| − | ***Most affected are metatarsals and mandibles
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| − | ***Periosteal hyperostosis + endosteal bone resorption -> thickened bones with enlarged marrow cavities
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| − | [[Category:Bones - Metabolic Pathology]]
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| − | [[Category:Toxicology]]
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| | ===Lead poisoning=== | | ===Lead poisoning=== |