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Comparative analysis of organophosphorus versus carbamate pesticide poisoning: a case study

Authors :
Xia Jia-ding
Wang Hui
Hua Li-wei
Xu Min
Zheng Xin
Zhang Kun
Source :
Arhiv za Higijenu Rada i Toksikologiju, Vol 75, Iss 1, Pp 81-84 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Sciendo, 2024.

Abstract

Organophosphorus poisoning is a critical condition that can cause central nervous system depression, respiratory failure, and death early on. As its clinical manifestations closely resemble those of carbamate pesticide poisoning, the aim of this case study is to present a case of misdiagnosis, initially identifying carbofuran poisoning as organophosphate in a patient suspect of a heatstroke. We also present a case of intentional self-poisoning with organophosphate dichlorvos to underline the likelihood of pesticide poisoning in patients exhibiting acute cholinergic symptoms when the ingested substance is not known. In such cases, empirical treatment with atropine and oxime can be started pending timely differential diagnosis to adjust treatment as necessary.

Details

Language :
English, Croatian
ISSN :
18486312
Volume :
75
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Arhiv za Higijenu Rada i Toksikologiju
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.516598fc5a1b453fa3da2ccc3ef780fc
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2478/aiht-2024-75-3781