Disease resulting from a high body burden of lead (Pb)—an element with no known physiologic value
Synonym(s): lead poisoning, inorganic
Predominant age: 1 to 5 years, adult...
Often asymptomatic
Mild-to-moderate toxicity
Myalgias, paresthesias, fatigue, irritability, lethargy
Abdominal discomfort, arthralgia, difficulty concentrating, headache, tremor, vomitin...
For Pb levels above 5 μg/dL, confirm with repeat testing according to the table.
For blood Pb levels persistently >15 μg/dL, contact local public health department for home inspection...
Check for rebound Pb level 7 to 10 days after chelation therapy. Monitor biweekly or monthly thereafter.
Correct iron or other detected nutrition...
Aizer A, Currie J, Simon P, et al. Do low levels of blood lead reduce children’s future test scores? Am Econ J Appl Econ. 2018;10(1):307–341.
Neuwirth LS. Resurgent lead poison...
T56.0X4A Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, undetermined, init
T56.0X1A Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, accidental, init
984.9 Toxic effect of unspecified lead compound
984.0 ...
Screen the following children:
6 to 11 months of age with ≥1 risk factors:
Living in or visit a house built before 1960 with peeling paint or recent renovation
Sibling/playmate with eleva...
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