title: [Parathion poisoning still occurs].
abstract: A case of lethal ethyl-parathion poisoning following intentional ingestion is reported. The patient presented with classical symptoms of the cholinergic hyperstimulation syndrome. Although ethyl-parathion is now prohibited in the EU, cases of this serious poisoning are still seen. The symptomatology and treatment are described.
authors.affiliation: Amtssygehuset i Roskilde, Medicinsk Afdeling. cml@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: Camilla Margrethe
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Lund
authors.forename: Gunvor
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Iversen
mesh_terms: D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors / Q000506:poisoning*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010278:Parathion / Q000506:poisoning*; D013405:Suicide
chemical_list: D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors; D007306:Insecticides; D010278:Parathion