A family outbreak of acute organophosphate poisoning: a diagnostic challenge.
Acute pesticide poisonings may present with vague symptoms and signs and may require a high index of suspicion for diagnosis. In some instances exposures may be unreported out of ignorance or fear of legal consequences by the patients. Pesticide label information and manufacturer's hotline support can be invaluable in providing optimal care for poisoned patients.
Division of Public Health and Public Service, Department of Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina. Agromedicine Program, 305 HOT, 19 Hagood Avenue, P.O. Box 250805, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
William M
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Simpson
D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D062025:Organophosphate Poisoning; D010575:Pesticides / Q000506:poisoning*; D011041:Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis*; D055815:Young Adult
D010575:Pesticides