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[Group poisoning by belladonna].

B C Pestalozzi, F Caduff

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |July 8, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nine youths experienced collective intoxication from self-brewed belladonna tea, exhibiting anticholinergic symptoms and hallucinations. High atropine doses were estimated, highlighting the need to consider belladonna plant ingestion in young adults with unexplained delirium.

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    Area of Science:

    • Toxicology
    • Pharmacology
    • Emergency Medicine

    Context:

    • Collective intoxication incident involving nine adolescents.
    • Consumption of self-brewed belladonna tea.
    • Presentation with anticholinergic symptoms and delirium with visual hallucinations.

    Purpose:

    • To report a case of collective belladonna tea intoxication.
    • To quantify the estimated atropine dose.
    • To raise awareness of belladonna plant toxicity in young adults.

    Summary:

    • Nine youths developed anticholinergic toxicity and delirium after drinking homemade belladonna tea.
    • Laboratory analysis estimated individual atropine doses of up to 3 mg or more.
    • Physostigmine is recommended as the antidote for atropine poisoning.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the potential danger of consuming improperly prepared herbal remedies.
    • Emphasizes the importance of considering plant-induced toxicity in cases of unexplained delirium.
    • Provides guidance on the appropriate antidote for belladonna poisoning.

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