acquired methemoglobinemia

acquired methemoglobinemia
methemoglobinemia caused by exposure to a toxic chemical or drug; many different agents have been implicated, including nitrate and nitrite compounds, sulfonamides, and aniline dyes. Called also toxic m.

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