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Side Effects of Poisoning


The faster a case is identified as poisoning and the quicker medical attention is received, the lesser the long-term effects of poisoning.
 
Poor prognosis of recovery and severe side effects and complications of poisoning occur when the substance or poison is highly toxic (such as cyanide) or when poisoning has occurred over a long period of time (in cases of lead poisoning or poisoning caused by environmental exposures or contaminated water).

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References
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