- Poisonous Plants and Work | Outdoor | CDC
Poisonous plants that can cause skin irritation include poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac Burning poisonous plants may lead to lung irritation Employers and workers can take actions to stay safe
- Ricin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Ricin is a natural poison that can harm the body Signs and symptoms of ricin poisoning depend on whether ricin was breathed in, swallowed, or injected If you were exposed, get medical care
- Food Poisoning Symptoms | Food Safety | CDC
Symptoms of food poisoning depend on the type of germ you swallowed The most common symptoms include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever Severe food poisoning can cause bloody diarrhea, diarrhea that lasts more than 3 days, fever over 102°F, frequent vomiting, and dehydration
- Cyanide | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Cyanide is a fast acting and potentially deadly chemical Signs and symptoms of ammonia exposure depend on how much you were exposed to Get away from the area, get clean, and get medical care if exposed
- Strychnine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Background Strychnine is a strong poison Only a small amount is needed to cause serious effects in people Strychnine poisoning can cause extremely serious negative health effects, including death Strychnine is a white, odorless, bitter crystalline powder It can be taken by mouth, breathed in, or mixed in a solution and given intravenously (injected directly into a vein)
- Arsine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Arsine is a toxic gas that is colorless, flammable, and non-irritating Signs and symptoms of arsine poisoning depend on exposure method and dose If you were exposed, get clean and get medical care
- National Chemical and Radiological Surveillance Program
Overview Roughly every 8 minutes, call data from poison centers across the country are uploaded to a national reporting database and electronic surveillance system called the National Poison Data System (NPDS) CDC and America's Poison Centers use the database to improve surveillance of chemical exposures and public health hazards
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Basics | Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | CDC
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled Find quick facts about CO poisoning and what can be done to prevent it
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