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Lead poisoning can be removed by use of $E D T A$ .
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Lead poisoning is a serious and sometimes fatal condition. It occurs when lead builds up in the body. Lead is a highly toxic metal and a very strong poison.Intravenous EDTA is used to treat lead poisoning and brain damage.

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