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Infectious mononucleosis (IM, mono), also known as glandular fever, is an infection usually caused by the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Most people are infected by the virus as children, when the disease produces few or no symptoms. [ 2 ]
The third type of poisoning is a long-term low-level exposure, which individuals are exposed to from sources such as pesticide residues in food as well as contact with pesticide residues in the air, water, soil, sediment, food materials, plants and animals. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Sewage contaminated water contains many viruses, over one hundred species are reported and can lead to diseases that affect human beings. For example, hepatitis, gastroenteritis, meningitis, fever, rash, and conjunctivitis can all be spread through contaminated water. More viruses are being discovered in water because of new detection and ...
One in six Americans -- about 48 million people -- get sick from a food-borne illness each year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said in new estimates released yesterday (Wednesday, Dec. 15).
Even during food processing, there are several procedures that strip foods of their poisons to make them human-friendly. Check out the slideshow above to learn what common edible contains cyanide ...
Bacteria that can cause a fatal illness called melioidosis have been found in soil and water in the U.S. for the first time. The bacteria are called Burkholderia pseuodmallei.
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element and can be found in food, water, or air. There are also industrial sources of arsenic, including mining and smelting. [8] "People are exposed to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic through drinking contaminated water, using contaminated water in food preparation and irrigation of food crops, industrial ...
Sodium fluoroacetate is toxic to most obligate aerobic organisms, and highly toxic to mammals and insects. [4] The oral dose of sodium fluoroacetate sufficient to be lethal in humans is 2–10 mg/kg. [19] The toxicity varies with species. The New Zealand Food Safety Authority established lethal doses for a number of species. Dogs, cats, and ...