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Isofenphos poisoning: prolonged intoxication after intramuscular injection
R Zoppellari1, S W Borron, A Chieregato
11 Servizio di Anestesia e Rianimazione, Azienda Ospedaliera Arcispedale S. Anna, Ferrara, Italy.
Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology
|January 1, 1997
Summary
This case study details a prolonged organophosphate poisoning from isofenphos injection, leading to severe symptoms and death from secondary pneumonia. Continuous absorption prolonged the toxic effects, highlighting a unique poisoning route.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Clinical Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Organophosphate poisoning can occur through various routes.
- Isofenphos is an organophosphate insecticide.
- Delayed polyneuropathy is a known complication of some organophosphate exposures.