Lead Poisoning in Opium ‑Addicted Subjects, Its Correlation with Pyrimidine 5′‑Nucleotidase Activity and Liver Function Tests

Conclusions:Opium ‑addicted patients in Tehran, Iran, are athigh risk of lead poisoning which may result in hematologic problems and possibly hepatic damage.Keywords:Anemia, lead poisoning, liver function tests, opium, pyrimidine 5 ′‑nucleotidase
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research