Sharma, Kranti and Sharma, Mukesh and Gendlay, Manoj Kumar and Shukla, Namita and Bhagat, Vandana (2024) Arsenic Toxicosis in Animals: Mechanism Clinical Manifestations and Treatment Approaches for Arsenic Poisoning in Animals. UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY, 45 (21). pp. 319-323. ISSN 0256-971X
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Abstract
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element present in the earth in various form (arsenate, arsenite) contaminates soil, water and causes toxicity to animal as well as human beings. The main routes of exposure of humans and most animals to arsenic through the ingestion then absorption through the skin. Animals having Arsenic intoxication showing various form peracute, acute and chronic form. First treatment is to removal of contaminants, emesis is first step (in capable species), followed by activated charcoal with a cathartic and then oral administration of demulcents. If diagnosis were confirmed early treatment should be started with Dimercaprol, even is given within two hours after ingestion of the toxic metal. Intramuscular injection or intravenous injection in peanut oil because of water insolubility was the reason. Supportive therapy include fluid therapy produce additive effect and animal will improve the health condition.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Middle East Library > Biological Science |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email support@middle-eastlibrary.com |
Date Deposited: | 04 Dec 2024 06:49 |
Last Modified: | 04 Dec 2024 06:49 |
URI: | http://editor.openaccessbook.com/id/eprint/1563 |