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Fatal abrin poisoning by injection.

Ginger R Rinner1, Sarah A Watkins1,2, Farshad Mazda Shirazi1,2

  • 1Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, University of Arizona Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ, USA.

Clinical Toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|June 2, 2020
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Abrin poisoning is a serious public health threat. This case highlights the fatal outcome of abrin injection and the importance of rapid detection of this potent toxin.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Case Study

Background:

  • Abrin is a highly lethal toxin with no antidote, posing a significant bioterrorism risk.
  • Exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation, or injection, often with delayed symptom onset.
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Keywords:
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