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Tardieu spots are a feature of which of the following forms of death?

A
Cyanide poisoning
B
Mechanical asphyxia
C
Cobra bite
D
Organophosphate poisoning
High-Yield Explanation
Tardieu spots or petechial haemorrhages are pinhead size bleeding spots occurring as a result of rupture of venules and are most commonly seen in sclera, conjunctiva or on serous membranes. It is seen in case of mechanical asphyxia. Ref: Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology By V.V Pillay, 15th Edition, Page 275

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