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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Healthcare |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/2/131 |