Acquired porphyria is due to the which of the following:: (A) Mercury toxicity, (B) Lead poisoning, (C) Copper deficiency, (D) Selenium toxicity
Answer is B. Porphyria can be either inherited or acquired. Causes of acquired porphyria: Lead poisoning Alcoholism Hepatitis C infection Lead induced acquired porphyria is known as Plumboporphyria.