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'''Beryllium poisoning''' is poisoning by the toxic effects of [[beryllium]], or more usually its compounds. It takes two forms:
'''Beryllium poisoning''' is poisoning by the toxic effects of [[beryllium]], or more usually its compounds. It takes two forms:


* [[Acute beryllium poisoning]], usually as a result of exposure to soluble beryllium salts
* [[Acute beryllium poisoning]], usually as a result of exposure to soluble beryllium salts
* [[Chronic beryllium disease]] (CBD) or [[berylliosis]], usually as a result of long-term exposure to beryllium oxide
* Chronic beryllium disease (CBD) or [[berylliosis]], usually as a result of long-term exposure to beryllium oxide usually caused by inhalation.


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[[Category:Toxic effects of metals]]


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Latest revision as of 00:40, 15 November 2023

Beryllium poisoning is poisoning by the toxic effects of beryllium, or more usually its compounds. It takes two forms:

  • Acute beryllium poisoning, usually as a result of exposure to soluble beryllium salts
  • Chronic beryllium disease (CBD) or berylliosis, usually as a result of long-term exposure to beryllium oxide usually caused by inhalation.