Definition:
Ricin poisoning is a toxic effect experience by a person due to inhalation or intake of ricin, a protein toxin found in castor beans. It can be potentially painful when taken in large doses.
Diagnosis:
Ricin poisoning can be diagnosed by the presence of ricin in the blood serum.
Treatment:
Treatment for the disease is by management of the symptoms.
Symptoms and Signs:
Among the symptoms of the poisoning are diarrhea and cases of shock.
Causes:
Ricin poisoning is brought about by exposure to ricin, which is found in castor beans. Ricin is a protein toxin that causes metabolic deficiencies in the cells.
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