Relevance of Plasma Cholinesterase to Clinical Findings in Acute Organophosphorous Poisoning

Relevance of Plasma Cholinesterase to Clinical Findings in Acute Organophosphorous Poisoning

Background: Organophosphorus (OP) poisoning is a major public health problem in developing world. OP pesticides inhibit carboxylic esterase enzymes including plasma cholinesterase (PChE). Clinical manifestations following OP poisoning can be associated with the extent of decrease of PChE. This study...

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Main Authors: Devanur R.M.M. Prasad, Prasanna Jirli, Mahadevaiah Mahesh, Shivanagappa Mamatha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2013-03-01
Series:Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology
Subjects:
Organophosphorous compounds
Acute poisoning
Acetyl Cholinesterase
Pesticide
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