Category:Strychnine poisoning
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Articles related to strychnine poisoning, which can be fatal to humans and other animals and can occur by inhalation, swallowing or absorption through eyes or mouth. It produces some of the most dramatic and painful symptoms of any known toxic reaction, making it quite noticeable and a common choice for assassinations and poison attacks. For this reason, strychnine poisoning is often portrayed in literature and film, such as the murder mysteries written by Agatha Christie.[1]
References
- ^ "Killed by Agatha Christie: Strychnine and the detective novel". www.open.edu. Open university. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
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