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My husband just found out he has lead posioning. should my son and i get tested as well? and what kind of treatment will my husband be looking at?
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Lead poisoning: It depends on the source of exposure of your husband. Lear poisoning is not catchy like an infectious disease. If his exposure was not at work you may want to get tested. Treatment consists of removing the source of exposure as well as the use of chelating agents such as EDTA
Answered 5/30/2014
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