The cause of death could be:: (A) Clostridium, (B) CO poisoning, (C) Opium poisoning, (D) H2S poisoning
Answer is B. Ans. (B). CO poisoningThe picture shows cherry-red postmortem staining which is indicative of carbonmonoxide poisoning.The red lividity is usually associated with a COHb level >30%Clostridium: Bronze colourCO poisoning: cherry redOpium poisoning: blackH2 S poisoning: bluish green