Type II paralysis or intermediate syndrome following organophosphorous poisoning.
Three cases of type II paralysis or intermediate syndrome following organophosphorous poisoning are reported. Two patients had an initial improvement followed by development of paralysis of neck flexors, cranial nerves, proximal muscles of the limbs and respiratory muscles, which occurred 48 to 96 hours after the poisoning. All the patients recovered completely.
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Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab.
Thomas
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Abraham
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D008999:Monocrotophos / Q000506:poisoning; D010243:Paralysis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010278:Parathion / Q000506:poisoning; D013997:Time Factors
D007306:Insecticides; D010278:Parathion; D008999:Monocrotophos