Fatal Paraquat Poisoning in a 15-Year-Old Girl
Paraquat (dipyridylium) is a highly toxic compound with a pungent smell. It is commonly used for weed killing. Intoxication occurs mainly by oral ingestion. After ingestion severe impairment of multiple organs develops. There is no specific antidote. Treatment includes repeated activated charcoal he...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Enam Medical College, Dhaka
2017-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Enam Medical College |
| Online Access: | http://www.banglajol.info/index.php/JEMC/article/view/32657 |