Encephalopathy and peripheral neuropathy following carbon monoxide poisoning from a propane-fueled vehicle.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of lethal poisonings in the United States. A growing number of recent reports indicate it is likely underdiagnosed as a cause of headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and other neurologic complaints. The mechanisms by which carbon monoxide exerts toxicity, especially delayed toxicity, are poorly understood. A recent case with a 5 year delay in diagnosis illustrates many of the unique and puzzling aspects of carbon monoxide toxicity.
Center for Occupational Health, Terre Haute, IN 47803, USA.
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D001334:Automobile Driving; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D002249:Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / Q000150:complications*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004244:Dizziness / Q000209:etiology; D005221:Fatigue / Q000209:etiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005579:Fossil Fuels / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011407:Propane / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012021:Reflex, Abnormal; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014202:Tremor / Q000139:chemically induced
D005579:Fossil Fuels; D011407:Propane