An unusual cause of status epilepticus
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A 24-year-old female presented with status epilepticus following ingestion of a pyrethroid insecticide Deltamethrin. The pathophysiology, clinical features, and management of pyrethroid poisoning are discussed in this article.
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صرع پایدار مقاوم در کودکان، عوامل خطر، درمان و سرانجام زودرس
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