Hemolytic Anemia and Hypoxic Brain Injury following Mothball Ingestion in a G6PD Nondeficient Infant: A Case Report

Abstract Mothballs are a common household item used as repellents and deodorizers. They potential hazards rare agents of poisoning in children. composed mainly naphthalene, camphor, 1, 4-dichlorobenzene varying amounts depending on the manufacturers. It is essential to rule out by naphthalene children presenting with hemolysis eliciting proper history. Since mothballs readily available at home, drawn it because its attractive color consumption likely possibility. This case ingestional 1-year-old glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase nondeficient male child who presented altered sensorium hemolytic anemia. The developed methemoglobinemia sustained hypoxic brain injury. He was successfully managed oral ascorbic acid, blood transfusion, requisite supportive treatments. We report toxicity anemia damage highlight possibility young