title: Case series of 2,4-D poisoning in Tikur Anbessa Teaching Hospital.
abstract: 2,4-D (2, 4 dichlophenoxy acetic acid) poisoning is a rare phenomenon, but it is appearing more frequently as agrochemical usage of these agents is increasing in Ethiopia. Here the clinical features and outcomes of three cases due to 2, 4-D poisoning are described and discussion is made with literature review.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, AAUMF, P.O. Box, 9086.
authors.forename: Aklilu
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Azazh
mesh_terms: D015084:2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid / Q000506:poisoning*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005002:Ethiopia; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006540:Herbicides / Q000506:poisoning*; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching; D006801:Humans; D013406:Suicide, Attempted; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D006540:Herbicides; D015084:2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid