title: 2,4-D (chlorophenoxy) herbicide poisoning.
abstract: 2,4-D poisoning is uncommon. We report 3 cases of acute intoxications with this compound, presenting clinical features, mechanisms of toxicity and management.
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, Centre d'Assistance Médicale Urgente, Rue Raspail, 1008 Montfleury, Tunis, Tunisia.
authors.forename: Nozha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Brahmi
authors.forename: Hager Ben
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Mokhtar
authors.forename: Hafedh
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Thabet
authors.forename: Kamel
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bouselmi
authors.forename: Mouldi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Amamou
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D006540:Herbicides; D015084:2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid