Chemical pneumonitis due to accidental ingestion of liquid mosquito repellent vaporizer: a case report - Maheshwari R U, Kanimozhi T, Arunagirinathan A.

Mosquito repellents are widely used as varied forms in endemic areas infested with mosquitoes. Most vaporizers contain pyrethroid compounds. Children due to their exploratory nature and their mouthing stage are prone for ingestion and poisoning. Much of th...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news