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Lindane toxicity in an infant.

V Ramchander1, E S Cameron, H F Reid

  • 1Department of Child Health, General Hospital, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.

The West Indian Medical Journal
|March 1, 1991
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Prolonged lindane use in infants for impetigo can lead to seizures. Blood lindane levels were elevated in a case study, highlighting the need for caution and supervision.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Dermatology
  • Clinical Toxicology

Background:

  • Impetigo is a common bacterial skin infection in infants.
  • Lindane is an organochlorine pesticide historically used as a topical treatment for scabies and lice.

Observation:

  • A four-month-old infant with severe impetigo received prolonged daily applications of lindane.
  • The infant experienced two seizure episodes following lindane treatment.

Findings:

  • The infant's blood lindane level was measured at 1.27 ppm.
  • This case suggests a potential neurotoxic effect of lindane in infants at this concentration.

Implications:

  • Caution is advised when prescribing lindane for pediatric patients, especially infants.

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  • Healthcare providers must ensure proper patient instruction and close supervision during lindane therapy.
  • Alternative, safer treatments for impetigo in infants should be considered.