A hidden danger: lung abscess following inhalation of kerosene-based pyrethroid insecticide spray
Abstract Background Pyrethroid insecticides are widely used because of their low toxicity in humans. Spray-type pyrethroids are often formulated with kerosene as a carrier solvent, and inhalation of kerosene-containing products can lead to pneumonitis and the formation of lung abscesses. We report a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-02-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-025-00829-z |