Neem oil poisoning.
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چکیده
We report an unusual case of neem oil poisoning in a previously normal 5 year old child. The child presented with refractory seizures and was having metabolic acidosis. Late neurological sequelae in the form of auditory and visual disturbances, and ataxia were present.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 45 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008