Prediction of organophosphorus insecticide-induced intermediate syndrome with stimulated concentric needle single fibre electromyography.

BACKGROUND:Deliberate self-poisoning (DSP) using organophosphorus (OP) insecticides are a common clinical problem in Asia. OPs inhibit acetylcholine esterase (AChE), leading to over-activity of muscarinic and nicotinic cholinergic circuits. Intermediate syndrome (IMS) is mediated via prolonged nicot...

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Main Authors: Chanika Alahakoon, Tharaka L Dassanayake, Indika B Gawarammana, E Michael Sedgwick, Vajira S Weerasinghe, Ahmed Abdalla, Michael S Roberts, Nicholas A Buckley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6159867?pdf=render