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Forensic Medicine Death and Investigations a95cc455

Postmortem caloricity is not seen in?

A
Strychnine poisoning
B
Typhoid
C
Organophosphorus poisoning
D
Septicemia
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Organophosphorus poisoning o Normally, temperature falls after death. But in some situations, for initial 2-3 hours the dead body may gain heat, i.e. postmortem caloricity.o Postmortem caloricity is seen in:-1) Due to disturbed heat regulation: Sun-stroke (heat stroke), pontine hemorrhage.2) Due to heat production by muscular activity: Tetanus, strychnine poisoning, asphyxial death.3) Acute bacterial or viral infections: Pneumonia, septicemia, liver abscess, peritonitis, typhoid, nephritis, meningitis, cholera etc.4) Very high atmosphere temperature.

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