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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Cherry red colours of mucous membranes are seen in which of the following poisons:
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The correct answer is  (Carbon - monoxide): Ref: 10.71 -PCARBON - MONOXIDE - is a colourless, odourless, non - irritant gas which cannot be perceived by the senses* The colour of skin, especially in areas of postmartem staining and in fair skinned persons. In bright cherry red if saturation is Co in blood exceeds about 30%.* Internally blood tissue and viscera are of a bright cherry red colour if there is more than 5 gms Co Hb/100 ml of blood