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Phosphorus(white)

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White phosphorus can be used as an insecticide. Patients poisoned with white phosphorus may initially fluoresce, but as oxidation of the phosphorus occurs this disappears.

Polydipsia and a characteristic garlic or onion smell on the breath.

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