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What medical purpose did arsenic used to be used for?
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Arsenic usage: Arsphenamine as well as neosalvarsan was indicated for syphilis and trypanosomiasis, but has been superseded by modern antibiotics. Arsenic trioxide has been used most commonly in the treatment of cancer. Research has been done in locating tumors using arsenic-74 (a positron emitter) instead of the the previously used iodine-124 is that the signal in the pet scan is clearer.
Answered 10/29/2013
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Arsenic used: It had been used for wound treatment before. It may kill bacteria and benefit wound healing. However, because of its toxicity, it not widely used anymore.
Answered 10/29/2013
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