Regarding lead toxicity

• A. Lead can induce an anaemia that is macrocytic
• B. Young children absorb about 10% of ingested inorganic lead
• C. Lead induced peripheral neuropathy often involves upper limb extensors resulting in wrist drop
• D. High dose organic lead poisoning usually results in severe pneumonitis
• E. All patients with elevated blood lead levels should have chelation treatment whether symptomatic or not