Statements (52)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical condition
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gptkbp:affects |
Adults
Children Pregnant women |
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
Plumbism
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gptkbp:cause |
Hypertension
Encephalopathy Miscarriage Growth retardation Peripheral neuropathy Colic Renal failure Death (in severe cases) Behavioral problems Blue line on gums Foot drop Premature birth Reduced IQ (in children) Wrist drop |
gptkbp:causedBy |
Exposure to lead
|
gptkbp:complication |
High blood pressure
Kidney damage Cognitive impairment Hearing loss Infertility |
gptkbp:diagnosedBy |
Blood lead level test
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gptkbp:firstDescribed |
gptkb:Ancient_Rome
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lead Poisoning
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gptkbp:ICD-10_code |
T56.0
|
gptkbp:notableCase |
gptkb:Flint_water_crisis
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gptkbp:prevention |
Elimination of lead sources
Public health regulations |
gptkbp:riskFactor |
Occupational exposure
Contaminated water Imported toys Living in old houses with lead paint Traditional medicines |
gptkbp:symptom |
gptkb:anemia
Fatigue Headache Constipation Irritability Abdominal pain Memory problems Developmental delay (in children) Encephalopathy (in severe cases) Learning difficulties (in children) Seizures (in severe cases) |
gptkbp:treatment |
Chelation therapy
Removal from lead source |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:This_Addiction
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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