Arsenic: homicidal intoxication.

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Journal Article

Arsenic-induced deaths have been known to occur from accidental poisoning, as a result of medical therapy, and from intentional poisonings in homicide and suicide. Twenty-eight arsenic deaths in North Carolina from 1972 to 1982 included 14 homicides and seven suicides. In addition, 56 hospitalized victims of arsenic poisoning were identified at Duke Medical Center from 1970 to 1980. We present four case histories of arsenic poisoning in North Carolina and discuss the clinical manifestations.

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Duke Authors

Massey, Edward Wayne

Cited Authors

Massey, EW; Wold, D; Heyman, A

Published Date

July 1, 1984

Published In

Southern Medical Journal

Volume / Issue

77 / 7

Start / End Page

848 - 851

PubMed ID

6740352

Pubmed Central ID

6740352

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0038-4348

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United States