Spectrum of Calotropis procera latex-induced ocular toxicity
Exposure to Calotropis procera latex is a common occurrence in certain parts of South East Asia, especially during festivals in India, where exposure can occur due to inadvertent rubbing of the eyes after touching the flowers, or an accidental fall of latex into the eyes while handling the plant its...
Main Author: | Fayiqa Ahamed Bahkir |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.jcor.in/article.asp?issn=2320-3897;year=2020;volume=8;issue=3;spage=125;epage=127;aulast=Bahkir |
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