nitrite

formed by 2 electron reduction of nitrate with NADH/NADPH Pathology: - associated with methemoglobinemia - found in urine of patients with urinary tract infection due to gram-negative bacteria (especially E coli) Laboratory: - nitrite in water - nitrite in blood - nitrite in dialysis fluid - nitrite in serum/plasma - nitrite in urine

Specific

amyl nitrite; isoamyl nitrite nitrosamine sodium nitrite (Erinitrit, Felmerine)

General

bioagent small molecule

References

- Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009