Mushroom poisoning

Mushroom poisoning can cause a range of symptoms from mild, mostly gastrointestinal, disturbances to organ failure or even death.

Epidemic dropsy

Clinical state resulting from use of edible oils adulterated with Argemone mexicana oil characterized by pitting edema of the extremities, especially of the lower limbs, cutaneous erythema and local tenderness.

Paraquat poisoning

Paraquat (dipyridylium) is a highly toxic herbicide used worldwide.

Lead poisoning

Potentially lethal toxicity due to build-up of lead in the body, usually over months or years.