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Attempted suicidal poisoning with pretilachlor: case series of a herbicide simulating organophosphorus toxicity.

Authors :
Dahal, Agnimshwor
Shukla, Sudeep
Chauhan, Bhim
Gyawali, Jeevan
Thapa, Astha
Budhamagar, Bishal
Mishra, Deergha
Source :
Oxford Medical Case Reports; Dec2023, Vol. 2023 Issue 12, p1-4, 4p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Pretilachlor is a herbicide that can cause clinical symptoms in people that are comparable to those of organophosphate poisoning when ingested. Given how closely it mimics the toxicity of organophosphate compounds, it presents a significant challenge to clinicians during management. The following cases were presented to the Emergency Department at Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kohalpur, Banke, Nepal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20538855
Volume :
2023
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Oxford Medical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175656737
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/omcr/omad139