A Rare Case of Suicide by Ingestion of Phorate: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature

A Rare Case of Suicide by Ingestion of Phorate: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature

Phorate is a systemic organophosphorus pesticide (OP) that acts by inhibiting cholinesterases. Recent studies have reported that long-term low/moderate exposure to OP could be correlated with impaired cardiovascular and pulmonary function and other neurological effects. A 70-year-old farmer died aft...

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Main Authors: Angelo Montana, Venerando Rapisarda, Massimiliano Esposito, Francesco Amico, Giuseppe Cocimano, Nunzio Di Nunno, Caterina Ledda, Monica Salerno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
phorate
acute toxicity
chronic toxicity
histopathological kidney
toxicological examination
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/2/131

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