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Epilepsy epidemic due to benzahexachlorine

Nag, D.; Singh, G.C.; Senon, S.

Tropical and Geographical Medicine 29(3): 229-232

1977

ISSN/ISBN: 0041-3232
PMID: 74114
Document Number: 120958
A report of eight cases with grand mal seizures secondary to accidental ingestion/exposure to benzahexachlorine has been presented. Persistant neurological signs and biochemical tests have been described. Seizures affected even the domestic animals like cows and buffaloes. Discussion of various clinical syndromes, treatment of organochlorine pesticide and their persistence in human body for years after removal from source of exposure is emphasized. Preventive measures are recommended. the authors are not aware of any similar reports from this part of the country.

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