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Fatal xylenol self-poisoning.

I D Watson, D McBride, K R Paterson

    Postgraduate Medical Journal
    |May 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    This case report details a fatal xylenol poisoning in a mental hospital patient. Xylenol, a phenolic compound, caused severe metabolic acidosis, organ failure, and death, highlighting the risks of such agents.

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    Area of Science:

    • Toxicology
    • Clinical Medicine
    • Environmental Health

    Background:

    • Xylenol is a phenolic compound used in sterilizing agents.
    • Phenolic poisonings can lead to severe systemic effects.
    • Mental health facilities may have access to such chemical agents.