A case of accidental ingestion of ant bait containing fipronil.
A 77-year-old woman accidentally ingested a commercial ant bait containing fipronil without development of obvious toxicity, supporting the safety of this new insecticide as demonstrated in animal studies. However, concentrated agricultural products may be more toxic, and the potential for seizures should not be overlooked. The pharmacological action, mechanism of selective insect toxicity, and clinical effects of fipronil are discussed.
Fung
Hin Tat
HT
Accident and Emergency Department, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong. jhtfung@netvigator.com
Chan
Kar Ki
KK
Ching
Wei Ming
WM
Kam
Chak Wah
CW
D000061:Accidents, Home; D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D001000:Ants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007300:Insect Control; D007306:Insecticides / Q000506:poisoning*; D011720:Pyrazoles / Q000506:poisoning*; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*
D007306:Insecticides; D011720:Pyrazoles; C082360:fipronil