Parathion poisoning still occurs
Lund, C.M.; Iversen, G.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 167(34): 3195-3196
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 16117924 Document Number: 587583
A case of lethal ethyl-parathion poisoning following intentional ingestion is reported. The patient presented with classical symptoms of the cholinergic hyperstimulation syndrome. Although ethyl-parathion is now prohibited in the EU, cases of this serious poisoning are still seen. The symptomatology and treatment are described.
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