Phosphine toxicity: report of two cases and review of the literature.
Aluminum phosphide is a commonly used fumigant in the agricultural community. This article reviews the toxic effects of phosphine on the lungs and central nervous system in two workers and reviews the available scientific literature. Education for prevention of exposure and more frequent monitoring for exposure are recommended.
Brautbar
Nachman
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USC School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, 6200 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 1000, Los Angeles, California, CA 90048, USA. brautbar@aol.com
Howard
Jonathan
J
D000328:Adult; D017607:Aluminum Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D010720:Phosphines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000009:adverse effects*
D017607:Aluminum Compounds; D010720:Phosphines; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical; C001864:aluminum phosphide