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Which of the following poison is associated with the development of Acrodynia?

A
Mercury
B
Oxalic acid
C
Phenolic acid
D
Carbolic acid poisoning
High-Yield Explanation
Acrodynia also known as pink disease is characterised by a generalised pink rash. It is a idiosyncratic hypersensitivity reaction of insidious onset with anorexia, insomnia, sweating, skin rash, photophobia, puffy hands and feet and peeling of skin. It occurs as a result of chronic exposure to mercury and usually in children. Ref: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine And Toxicology by Dr. K. S. Narayan Reddy 27th edition; Pages 468; 469; 476.

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