Cantharidin Poisoning due to Blister Beetle Ingestion in Children : Two case reports and a review of clinical presentations

Cantharidin Poisoning due to Blister Beetle Ingestion in Children : Two case reports and a review of clinical presentations

Cantharidin is an intoxicant found in beetles in the Meloidae (Coleoptera) family. Ingestion may result in haematemesis, impaired level of consciousness, electrolyte disturbance, haematurea and renal impairment. Here, we report two paediatric cases of meloid beetle ingestion resulting in cantharidin...

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Main Authors: Ali M. Al-Binali, Medhat Shabana, Suliman Al-Fifi, Sami Dawood, Amer A. Shehri, Ahmed Al- Barki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sultan Qaboos University 2010-08-01
Series:Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Subjects:
cantharidin
intoxication
meloidae
paediatric
blister beetle
case report
saudi arabia.
Online Access:https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/1503

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