2,4-D (chlorophenoxy) herbicide poisoning.
2,4-D poisoning is uncommon. We report 3 cases of acute intoxications with this compound, presenting clinical features, mechanisms of toxicity and management.
Brahmi
Nozha
N
Intensive Care Unit, Centre d'Assistance Médicale Urgente, Rue Raspail, 1008 Montfleury, Tunis, Tunisia.
Mokhtar
Hager Ben
HB
Thabet
Hafedh
H
Bouselmi
Kamel
K
Amamou
Mouldi
M
D015084:2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid / Q000506:poisoning*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006540:Herbicides / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011041:Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
D006540:Herbicides; D015084:2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid