Acute poisoning in children from Jatropha curcas seeds
The semi-evergreen shrub, Jatropha curcas is native to Central and South America, but now occurs worldwide. Four children suffered severe symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting after ingesting the seeds of J. curcas. These cases support the listing of J. curcas as a noxious weed. As a resul...
Main Authors: | M C Moshobane, C Wium, L V Mokgola |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2017-10-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Child Health |
Online Access: | http://www.sajch.org.za/index.php/SAJCH/article/view/1381 |
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