Lead Poisoning Due to Adulterated Marijuana
New England Journal of MedicinePublished 9 April 2008Open access
Franziska Busse, Leyla Omidi, Alexander Leichtle, Michael Windgassen, Eyleen Kluge, Michael Stümvoll
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Recently, 29 patients were admitted to four different hospitals in the greater Leipzig area with classic signs and symptoms of lead intoxication, but the source of lead could not be identified.
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Recently, 29 patients were admitted to four different hospitals in the greater Leipzig area with classic signs and symptoms of lead intoxication. Despite great efforts, the source of lead could not be identified. The patients eventually conceded that they were regular users of marijuana.
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