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What Does This Blood Test Result Indicate For Muscle Spasms?

Gregor, who works at a pesticide factory, comes to the clinic complaining of muscle spasms that interfere with his movements and breathing. A blood test shows that he has been contaminated with organophosphate pesticide, which is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. How would you explain to Gregor what this means
posted on Thu, 2 Apr 2015
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