Epidemic dropsy in Andhra Pradesh due to contaminated ghee.
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-87472
ABSTRACT
An outbreak of epidemic dropsy in Andhra Pradesh was studied during August to September 1987. Thirty cases from 6 families were identified and examined. Ghee and one oil sample were found to be contaminated with the toxic compound sanguinarine. The affected families had purchased ghee from one vendor. The epidemic ended after alerting the villagers of the contaminated ghee, and stopping its further use.
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Assunto principal:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Gorduras na Dieta
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Contaminação de Alimentos
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Surtos de Doenças
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Edema
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Alcaloides
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Benzofenantridinas
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Índia
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
1991
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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