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Aruna Dewan¹, Ashwin B Patel, Ramavati R Pal

¹Poison Information Centre, National Institute of Occupational Health, Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad, India. dewanaruna@yahoo.com

Clinical Toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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A mass organophosphate poisoning incident involving ethion occurred at a social ceremony, resulting in significant mortality. Delayed treatment in developing countries exacerbates pesticide poisoning outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Toxicology
Environmental Health
Public Health

Background:

A social ceremony at a remote farm led to organophosphate poisoning in fifteen individuals.
Symptoms included gastrointestinal distress, excessive secretions, and respiratory compromise.

Observation:

Victims experienced severe clinical toxicity, with high mortality rates across multiple healthcare facilities.
Red blood cell cholinesterase levels correlated with clinical severity and patient outcomes.
The identified pesticide was ethion.

Findings:

The incident resulted in a mortality rate of 40% (6 out of 15 victims).
Delayed access to advanced medical care significantly contributed to the high death toll.
Complications such as lung infection and cerebral anoxia were observed in survivors.

Implications:

Pesticide poisoning poses a significant public health threat in developing nations due to limited treatment facilities.
This case highlights the urgent need for improved emergency response and accessible healthcare for pesticide-related emergencies.
Clinical toxicologists, health authorities, and policymakers must address the challenges of pesticide poisoning in third-world countries.