Aluminum phosphide poisoning in Saudi Arabia over a nine-year period
CONCLUSION:Mortality due to AlP poisoning was highest in children and most commonly occurred during fumigation of households. Delays in medical attention and diagnosis may have contributed to mortality. LIMITATIONS:Retrospective data collection and relatively small sample size. Data on exact amount and route of phosphide ingestion or exposure not available. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:None.
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 4 Source Type: research
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