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Castor bean intoxication.

K R Challoner1, M M McCarron

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles 90033.

Annals of Emergency Medicine
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
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Castor bean ingestion can cause severe gastroenteritis and hypovolemic shock. Prompt medical treatment, including IV fluids and supportive care, significantly reduces mortality rates from castor bean poisoning.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Clinical Case Reports

Background:

  • Castor beans contain ricin, a potent toxin causing severe gastrointestinal distress and potentially fatal complications.
  • Castor bean intoxication is a serious concern, with a history of significant mortality, particularly in untreated cases.