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Forensic Medicine Toxicology - 2 2060c36d

" Phossy jaw" is caused by

A
Lead
B
Mercury
C
Phosphorus
D
Arsenic
High-Yield Explanation
Chronic Phosphorus Poisoning (Phossy Jaw/Glass Jaw/Lucifer's Jaw) : Due to inhalation of fumes over years. Tooth ache (earliest symptom) & swelling of the jaw Loosening of the teeth & Necrosis of lower jaw Sequestration of bone in the mandible & multiple sinuses discharging foul-smelling pus.

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