An Arrow Poison (Abrus Precatorius) Causing Fatal Poisoning in a Child

Ingestion of whole seeds of Abrus precatorius often does not produce serious illness. It generally presents initially with gastrointestinal manifestations. Haemolysis, acute renal damage, hepatotoxicity and seizures are the other manifestations. Herewith we report a child with accidental ingestion...

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Main Authors: MM PATIL, SV PATIL, AS AKKI, BHAVANA LAKHKAR, SHARAN BADIGER
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7439/18234_CE[Ra]_F(Sh)_PF1(VIAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PP).pdf