Patterns and outcome of acute poisoning among children in rural Sri Lanka

Abstract Background The burden of poisoning among children is largely underexplored in rural Sri Lanka. This study describes the patterns of demographic characteristics, poison related factors, clinical management and outcome following acute poisoning among children (9 months- 12 years) in rural Sri...

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Main Authors: M. B. K. C. Dayasiri, S. F. Jayamanne, C. Y. Jayasinghe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-018-1246-0