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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: |
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* [[Acute beryllium poisoning]] |
* [[Acute beryllium poisoning]], usually as a result of exposure to soluble beryllium salts |
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* [[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 |
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Revision as of 18:35, 1 April 2016
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