Toxico-Pathological Aspects of Arsenic in Birds and Mammals: A Review. | [International Journal of Agriculture and Biology • 2014]

Author(s):

1. Ahrar Khan: Department of Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. Hafiz Iftikhar Hussain: Department of Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3. Adeel Sattar: Department of Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

4. Muhammad Zargham Khan: Department of Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

5. Rao Zahid Abbas: University College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Abstract:

Arsenic (As) is a colorless and tasteless naturally occurring metalloid found in water, air and soil. There are two forms of As, i.e., inorganic and organic, the former form is of serious health concern. In Pakistan, mainly in southern and central parts, the ground water level of As is very high (up to 100 µg/L) as against WHO limits (10 µg/L). In Sindh and Punjab, over 36 and 20% of population is exposed to As contamination. The population is exposed to As by poultry and animal products, drinking water, fumes, dietary sources and dust with the highest concentration in seafood, mushrooms and rice. As alters the physiology of the organs leading to various pathological disorders. This review deals with pathophysiology and clinico-histopathological, immuno-pathological and toxico-pathological effects of As in birds and mammals.

Page(s): 1213-1224

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Published: Journal: International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, Volume: 16, Issue: 6, Year: 2014

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