<prompt> Plumbism is caused by: PGI June 2009Lead poisoningMercury poisoningThallium poisoningCopper poisoning  <response>: Ans: A Lead poisoning PlumbismSaturnismChronic Lead Poisoning: Short Review Lead poisioning is nearly always of the chronic type. Although chronic poisoning correctly describes prolonged exposure, manifestations often are acute.The main signs symptoms are :Facial pallor Q -is one of the earliestQ most consistent sign.Anaemia with punctuate basophiliaQLead line -Burtonian blue line Q seen on only near dirty or carious teeth in upper jaw as an early sign Q.lt is due to epithelial deposits of sulphur granules is seen on gums in 50-70 of cases Colic constipation QLead palsy paralysisEncephalopathy QRenovascular manifestationsReproductive system manifestationsAlso knowSimilar blue lines are also seen in : Hg, Cu , Ag , Bi Fe poisoning0 