Dirt - swallowing


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Definition

This is poisoning from swallowing or eating dirt.


Poisonous Ingredient

There are no particular poisonous ingredients unless the dirt contains contaminants such as insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers, parasites, and waste.


Where Found
  • Dirt


Review Date: 02/28/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-RooseveltHospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed HealthcareNetwork.


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