Lindane toxicity in an infant
Ramchander, V.; Cameron, E.S.; Reid, H.F.
West Indian Medical Journal 40(1): 41-43
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-3144 PMID: 1713377 Document Number: 370258
A four-month-old infant with severe impetigo who had prolonged daily applications of lindane presented with two seizure episodes. His blood lindane level was 1.27 ppm. Caution should be exercised when using lindane in infants and children. Proper instruction and close supervision are essential.
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