title: Copper sulphate poisoning.
abstract: A number of cases of copper sulphate poisoning from the southern region of Bangladesh are presented. There was a high mortality (24.9%) in comparison to other forms of poisoning. Hepatotoxicity, acute renal failure and gastrointestinal bleeding were the main complications. This degree of copper sulphate poisoning in one particular area is cause for alarm.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Rajshahi Medical College, Bangladesh.
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Ahasan
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Chowdhury
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Azhar
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Rafiqueuddin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001459:Bangladesh / Q000453:epidemiology; D003300:Copper / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000506:poisoning*; D019327:Copper Sulfate; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011041:Poisoning / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D013405:Suicide; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
chemical_list: D003300:Copper; D019327:Copper Sulfate