Cardiovascular system poisons affecting

The term microbial toxin is usually reserved by microbiologists for toxic substances produced by microorganisms that are of high molecular weight and have antigenic properties toxic compounds produced by bacteria that do not fit these criteria are referred to simply as poisons. Many of the former are proteins or mucoproteins and may have a variety of enzymatic properties. They include some of the most toxic substances known, such as tetanus toxin, botulinus toxin, and diphtheria toxin. Bacterial toxins may be extremely toxic to mammals and may affect a variety of organ systems, including the nervous system and the cardiovascular system. A detailed account of their chemical nature and mode of action is beyond the scope of this volume. 

Mevinphos is highly toxic through all routes of exposure, including ingestion, dermal absorption, and inhalation. Mevinphos poisoning affects the central nervous system (CNS), the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, and the eyes. 

The most sensitive targets for lead toxicity are the nervous system, the hematological and cardiovascular systems, and the kidney. However, due to the multi-modes of action of lead in biological systems, lead could potentially affect any system or organs in the body (ATSDR 2007, Lazarev 1959, Marhold 1980). Lead and its inorganic compoimds are serious industrial poisons, particularly due to its chronic effects (ATSDR 2007, Buchancova 2003, Lazarev 1959, Marhold 1980). 

Severe eye mucous membrane and skin irritant. Chronic fluoride poisoning affects the skeletal system. 500 mg(F)/m is immediately dangerous to life and health. Acute exposure may cause severe mucous membrane irritation, with inflammation of the lungs. Pulmonary edema and cardiovascular collapse should be expected. Chronic exposure can lead to weight loss, anemia, joint stiffness and skeletal changes. 

Vesicants are also systemic agents and readily pass through the skin to affect susceptible tissue including those that produce blood. For this reason they are often described as radio-mimetic poisons. In severe cases, systemic effects can include cardiovascular shock and multiorgan failure. Nitrogen vesicants can also cause central nervous system depression and cardiovascular shock. Both sulfur and nitrogen vesicants are carcinogenic. 

Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children are particularly prone to mercury poisoning. Even low-level e o-sure can affect the developing brain and can have neurological and behavioral effects. And methylmercury can have an impact on the cardiovascular and immune systems. How much is too much We don t yet have a consensus. 

Nitrogen Trifluoride - NF3, 7783-54-2 poisonous by inhalation bp = -129"C [-200 F] er = NA sp g = 2.5 OSHA PEL = 10 ppm. May affect the capacity of the blood to carry oxygen reacts vigorously with reducing agents. Baseline physical should stress examination of blood, cardiovascular nervous systems, and liver and kidney function. A complete blood cormt should be taken. Persons with a history of blood disorders should take special care to avoid exposures. 

Toxicology LD50 (oral, rat) 1480 mg/kg corrosive to eyes, by ingestion irritating to skin, mucous membranes poisoning may affect liver, kidneys, circulatory, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems Precaution Incompat. with alkalis arsenic trioxide and sodium nitrate (spontaneously combustible mixt.) methyl isocyanoacetate (may dec. violently at 25 C)... 

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