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Toxins
Toxins are substances created by plants and animals that are poisonous to humans. Toxins also include some medicines that are helpful in small doses, but poisonous in large amounts.
Most toxins that cause problems in humans come from germs such as bacteria. For example, cholera is caused by a poisonous bacteria.
Cholera
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that causes a large amount of watery diarrhea.
Other toxins that cause problems include metals, such as lead, and certain chemicals in the environment.
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Toxic epidermal necrolysis
(a serious skin condition)
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Erythema multiforme (EM) is a skin reaction that comes from an infection or another trigger.
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Toxic hepatitis
(liver disease)
Toxic hepatitis
Drug-induced liver injury is an injury of the liver that may occur when you take certain medicines. Other types of liver injury include:Viral hepatit...
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Toxic injury of the kidney
Toxic injury of the kidney
Injury to the kidney and ureter is damage to the organs of the upper urinary tract.
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Toxic shock syndrome
(a complication caused by some bacterial infections)
Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome is a serious disease that involves fever, shock, and problems with several body organs.
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References
Kao LW, Rusyniak DE. Chronic poisoning, trace metals and others. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine . 25th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2015:chap 22.
Nelson LS, Ford MD. Acute poisoning. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine . 25th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2015:chap 110.
Russell JA. Shock syndromes related to sepsis. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine . 25th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2015:chap 108.
Review Date: 4/30/2015
Reviewed By: Laura J. Martin, MD, MPH, ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
