Phosphine induced acute cardiotoxicity in children: A need for health awareness.
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Aluminum Phosphate (AP) is a cheap and highly effective pesticide. Phosphine is the active pesticidal component which is highly toxic. Mortality is high and ranges between 40-70%. There is a desperate need for creating awareness. We report a case series with a mortality of 40% and emphasize the need for public awareness.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
دوره 67 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017