Chronic Lead Toxicity in a Family: A Case Report.

Sadhu, Pooja; Tambolkar, Sampada; Jadhav, Devika; Daru, Avinash

Sadhu, Pooja; Tambolkar, Sampada; Jadhav, Devika; Daru, Avinash.

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Sadhu P; Department of Pediatrics, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, IND.
Tambolkar S; Department of Pediatrics, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, IND.
Jadhav D; Department of Pediatrics, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, IND.
Daru A; Department of Pediatrics, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, IND.

Cureus ; 16(8): e66574, 2024 Aug.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39258054

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Lead poisoning, also known as plumbism, is a significant global health concern, occurring more commonly in the pediatric age group. The widespread use of lead in developing and developed countries due to industrialization has led to the contamination of the environment and lead toxicity. With the increasing number of cases, it is very important to identify and treat lead toxicity at the earliest to prevent detrimental side effects like neurocognitive impairment, developmental regression, coma, and death. This case report depicts a family whose parents are employed in the battery recycling sector, putting them and their children at risk for lead poisoning.

Palabras clave

blood lead levels; chelation therapy; lead toxicity; neurotoxicity; occupational health

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Cureus Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

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