Toksikosis zink
Also known as: Keracunan zink (syiling, logam)
Toksikosis zink biasanya berikutan pengambilan objek mengandungi zink, secara klasik syiling yang dicetak selepas 1982, nat, bolt, dan zip. Zink yang diserap menyebabkan hemolisis intravaskular dan anemia yang teruk, disertai kesan gastrousus dan buah pinggang. Pembuangan objek logam adalah teras rawatan.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Poisoning
- Typical onset:
- Acute
- Body systems:
- Hemolymphatic, Gastrointestinal, Urinary
- Affected species:
- BUDGERIGAR, DOG, FERRET
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Describes zinc foreign-body ingestion, intravascular hemolysis, and the need to remove the metal source.
- VCA Animal Hospitals — Owner overview of zinc poisoning from coins and hardware and its treatment.
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