Match the following:

Contamination		Disease
A.	Fluorine	1.	Blue baby diseases
B.	Nitrogenous	2.	Bone marrow disease
C.	Phosphorous oxides	3.	Fluorosis

Choose the correct pairs/answer :  

Key Points

• Fluorine contamination is associated with Fluorosis (A - 3).
• Nitrogenous contamination is related to Blue baby diseases (B - 1).
• Phosphorous oxides contamination can cause Bone marrow disease (C - 2).

Additional Information

• Fluorosis:
  • Fluorosis is a condition caused by excessive intake of fluorine compounds, typically through drinking water.
  • It can lead to dental and skeletal damage, causing discoloration of teeth and severe bone deformities.
• Blue baby disease (Methemoglobinemia):
  • This condition occurs when infants ingest water contaminated with high levels of nitrate, which gets converted to nitrite in the body.
  • It reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood, leading to cyanosis (blue tint to the skin), and in severe cases, it can be fatal.
• Bone marrow disease:
  • Bone marrow diseases can result from exposure to various toxic substances, including phosphorous compounds.
  • They can lead to a range of blood disorders, including anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia, and can impair the body's ability to produce blood cells.