Detection of Poison in Human Body by Chemical Analysis

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Medha Sarkar, Rituraj Chaliha, Bimal Konwar

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This study presents a comprehensive analysis of poison detection in human samples collected from a morgue setting. Chemical analysis were used to detect poisons in the collected samples. This method allowed us to identify various poisons, such as biological and agricultural in the samples. The study employed specific chemical analysis techniques like chromatographic and spectrophotometric and examined the symptoms to determine if individuals had been exposed to natural toxins from plants like Datura. To ensure the accuracy of results, we cross-referenced our data with information from previously published studies. This comparison strengthened the validity of our findings. Utilizing advanced chemical analysis techniques such as chromatography and spectroscopy, we discerned two distinct categories of poisons: biological poisons (atropine, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine) and agricultural poisons (organophosphates). Additionally, detected organophosphates, highlighting the risk of exposure to toxic chemicals commonly used in agricultural poison, resulting in a range of symptoms from gastrointestinal distress to respiratory failure. These findings complement each other and underscore the complexity of poison exposure scenarios in the studied population. They hold pivotal importance for forensic investigations, toxicological assessments, and public health responses, emphasizing the indispensable role of comprehensive chemical analysis in elucidating the causes of poison-related fatalities or illnesses.

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