ABSTRACT
The term toxic neuropathies refers to neuropathies induced by various exogenous substances, which include alcohol, heavy metals, drugs, industrial agents, and vaccines (Table 12.1). It is obvious that the most common form of toxic neuropathy is alcoholic neuropathy. However, since alcoholic neuropathy is considered to be due to a nutritional deficiency, it is discussed under the heading of systemic neuropathies in Chapter 11.
