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Cantharidin Poisoning due to Blister Beetle Ingestion in Children : Two case reports and a review of clinical presentations
- Source :
- Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, Vol 10, Iss 2, Pp 258-261 (2010)
- Publication Year :
- 2010
- Publisher :
- Sultan Qaboos University, 2010.
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Abstract
- Cantharidin is an intoxicant found in beetles in the Meloidae (Coleoptera) family. Ingestion may result in haematemesis, impaired level of consciousness, electrolyte disturbance, haematurea and renal impairment. Here, we report two paediatric cases of meloid beetle ingestion resulting in cantharidin poisoning and the clinical presentation of the ensuing intoxication.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2075051X and 20750528
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.8fa4d2fd8b134566985d4babb2d2ddc8
- Document Type :
- article