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      Question

      What is the immediate and serious health threat posed by

      excessive nitrate concentrations in drinking water, especially to infants under 3 months of age?
      A Methemoglobinemia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Nephritis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Anemia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Asthma Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Methemoglobinemia or Blue Baby Syndrome. It reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen, causing a bluish discoloration in infants.

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