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Ivermectin Poisoning with Neurological Manifestations in 10 Years Old Girl – A Case Report

Authors :
Syed Sajid Hussain shah
Bibi Aalia
Source :
Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Sciences, Vol 9, Iss 3 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Gandhara University, 2022.

Abstract

In developing countries, accidental poisoning is a serious public health problem in children. But unintentional poisoning by parents in the form of medication is very rare. Ivermectin belongs to the group of Avermectins and is used in veterinary medicine and in use for human parasitic diseases. We report the case of 10 years old girl given ivermectin by her mother for an unspecified amount. The patient presented to the hospital with seizures and remained in a coma for five days. The patient was managed symptomatically and discharged home in stable condition with parents' counselling regarding child safety.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23129433 and 26181452
Volume :
9
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.65717d468f7b4485bd30f9a7a8ab4bed
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.37762/jgmds.9-3.243