Anti-terror chief leads investigation as poison victim tells of second
Guardian Unlimited - It was once used to treat syphilis, gonorrhea, ringworm and tuberculosis, until it was realised that some of the patients died. More than 10-15mg per kilo of body weight can be lethal. Moscow The Kremlin dismissed accusations that it poisoned Mr
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Slow-acting killer that was Saddam’s favourite instrument of vengeance
Times Online - Though the fatal dose for an adult is 800 milligrams, or less than a quarter of a teaspoonful, 500 milligrams would be prescribed to treat ringworm. Thallium depilatory creams were popular in the 1930s. Thallium is a metal that is usually
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Symptoms and phases of HIV infection & Aids
Health 24 - Persistent generalised lymphadenopathy (PGL) is present - lymph nodes are larger than one centimetre in diameter, in two or more sites other than the groin area for a period of at least three months. Severe skin infections, warts and ringworm.
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Lie down with dogs, wake up with ?
Chicago Tribune - Despite its name, ringworm is actually a fungus that children can get from infected dogs, so be careful about petting a dog with the skin ailment, Paul cautioned. Tiny mange mites and fleas can bite people, but neither finds humans tasty enough to
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Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis)
Tiscali - Ringworm of the scalp is a type of fungal infection. The most common species of fungi affecting humans are Microsporum canis and Tricophyton verrucosum . The majority of UK cases are due to another type of fungus, namely, Tricophyton tonsurans . The
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