N° 61 – June 2008
Monthly Electronic Newsletter of Sertox (Latin-American Portal of Toxicology) – Year 5

Poisoning with carbon monoxide (CO)probably began in prehistory of humanity, when man learned to harness the fire. In the twenty-first century remains one of the most ubiquitous pollutants requiring prevention and control measures to ensure adequate protection of public health. A typical story without end … and probably the most globalized of poisoning. The incidence of CO-related morbidity and mortality is similar worldwide  and CO may be responsible for more than half of all fatal poisoning. Despite  efforts in prevention and in public  and medical education, CO poisoning remains frequents. As it could not be otherwise, there are several news in Spanish [ See in Spanish Bulletin ]. We have interesting input on information / write, News Sertox, collaborations, and recommend articles like  a new paper from J. Waskman "Contrast Sensitivity in Occupational and Environmental Neurotoxicology: What Does it Really Mean?" [ See ].  We hope you enjoy this new edition. Until next time. JCP