Blue baby syndrome (Methaemoglobinaemia) is caused by the contamination of drinking water with excess:
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Correct answer: Nitrate
Nitrates in drinking water are converted to nitrites by bacteria in the digestive tract. Nitrites bind to hemoglobin, forming methaemoglobin, which reduces the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity, particularly in infants.
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