Hypersensitivity Reaction and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Pyrethroid Poisoning and Role of Steroid Therapy

Background: Pyrethroids are generally of low toxicity to humans, but in suicidal poisonings which are usually associated with ingestion of high doses, they lead to severe systemic effects. Case Report: A 30-year old woman presented to emergency department with a history of intentional ingestion of a...

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Main Authors: Jisa George, Rupali Malik, Arun Gogna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2015-06-01
Series:Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology
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Online Access:http://apjmt.mums.ac.ir/article_3732_e168ef655ddfb3a7e1b1660b3482d6aa.pdf