A case report of zinc phosphide poisoning: complicated by acute renal failure and tubulo interstitial nephritis

A case report of zinc phosphide poisoning: complicated by acute renal failure and tubulo interstitial nephritis

Abstract Background Run Rat® is a rodenticide widely used against small mammals. It comprises of a minimum of 32% zinc phosphide which is highly toxic in acute exposures to humans. It may be consumed accidentally or intentionally. It enters the body via skin, respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts....

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Main Authors: Nilukshana Yogendranathan, H. M. M. T. B. Herath, Thenuka Sivasundaram, R. Constantine, Aruna Kulatunga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology
Subjects:
Zinc phosphide
Run Rat® poisoning
Tubulointerstitial nephritis
Renal failure
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40360-017-0144-7

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