Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide (CO), an odorless, colorless gas. It is produced any time a fossil fuel is burned and it can cause sudden illness and death. CDC works with national, state, local, and other partners to raise awareness about CO poisoning and to monitor CO-related illness and death surveillance data in the U.S.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Surveillance
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Clinical Guidance
Page last reviewed: April 4, 2022
Content source: National Center for Environmental Health