Poisoning

Affects: Whole Body · General & Systemic

Severe

Severity

Sudden onset

Duration

Whole Body

Body Part

General & Systemic

📖What is Poisoning?

Illness caused by exposure to a toxic substance through swallowing, inhaling, injecting, or skin contact, which can affect nearly any organ system depending on the substance involved. Symptoms can range from mild nausea to life-threatening organ failure, and severity often depends on the substance, amount, and time since exposure.

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