This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Forensic Toxicology - Concepts, Statutes, Evidence, and Techniques, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Cholera like diarrhea is associated with? 
Select and explain. 
A. Copper poisoning, B. Arsenic poisoning, C. Lead poisoning, D. Mercury poisoning
B: Arsenic poisoning
Answer: B: Arsenic poisoning 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Arsenic poisoning o Acute arsenic poisoning most commonly resembles bacterial gastroenteritis (e.g. cholera). There is garlic adour with hemorrhagic gastroenteritis and necrosis of intestinal mucosa. There is tenesmus and anal irritation.