Cassava (ubi kayu) poisoning in children.
Three sisters with cassava poisoning are described. A review of the toxic properties of cassava is presented together with discussion on the methods of its preparation, its adverse effects on man, its detoxification in the body, and the treatment of its poisoning.
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Department of Paediatrics, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan.
Choo
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Karnaneedi
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D005751:Gastric Lavage; D006801:Humans; D002365:Manihot / Q000506:poisoning*; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014839:Vomiting / Q000209:etiology