Prevalence of unfavorable outcome in acute poisoning and associated factors at the University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital, Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia: a hospital-based cross-sectional study

BackgroundAcute poisoning is a medical emergency in which the toxic effects occur almost immediately, usually within hours from the time of exposure, and can result from exposure to excessive doses of any chemical. It is the common cause of emergency admission, which may result in morbidity and mort...

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Main Authors: Leta Gemeda Waktola, Endalkachew Belayneh Melese, Nebiyu Mesfin, Kassaye Demeke Altaye, Gebrehiwot Lema Legese
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1160182/full