Introduction
Discovering
the Problem
Arsenic in
Nature
Source of
Contamination
Arsenicosis:
Toxic Effects
Feature of
Arsenicosis
Confirmation
of Diagnosis
Treatment
Arsenic
Detection
De-arsination
Control
Measures
WHO
Recommendations
Contact
us
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Arsenic
Contamination of Drinking Water
Bangladesh is
the
World's Most
Vulnerable Country
Confirmation of
Diagnosis
- Detection of arsenic in urine, nail, hair,
skin-scale and liver tissues confirms diagnosis.
- Normal values: Urine- 0.005-0.04 mg/L. (level
exceeding 1.0 mg/L confirms presence of excess
arsenic); Hair- 0.08-0.25 mg/kg; Nail- 0.43-1.08
mg/kg.
- Other investigations: Liver function tests,
kidney function tests, ultrasound of
hepatobiliary system, endoscopy for esophageal
varices signifying portal hypertension, ECG to
see cardiovascular involvement, routine
examination of blood and urine.
Sample
Collection
- Delay in analysis may cause decrease in arsenic
concentration due to biomethylation of inorganic
arsenic. So, immediate analysis within few hours
is desired. Otherwise, sample should be frozen
and stored.
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