Condition
Toxins
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 2 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Toxins are substances created by plants and animals that are poisonous to humans.
- Most toxins that cause problems in humans are excreted by microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses.
Definition
Toxins are substances created by plants and animals that are poisonous to humans. Most toxins that cause problems in humans are excreted by microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses.
Related topics:
- toxic injury of the kidney
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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