Citation

Gerhardt RE, Crecelius EA, Hudson JB. Arch. Intern. Med. 1980; 140(2): 211-213.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1980, American Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7352816

Abstract

Twelve sequential cases of arsenic poisoning were reviewed for possible sources of ingestion. Contaminated illicit whiskey (moonshine) appeared to be the source in approximately 50% of the patients. An analysis of.confiscated moonshine revealed that occasional specimens contained high levels of arsenic as a contaminant. Although arsenic poisoning occurs relatively infrequently, contaminated moonshine may be an important cause of the poisoning in some areas of the country.

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