A Case of a Lethal Diquat Ingestion in a Toddler

Diquat is an herbicide that may cause rapid and profound systemic toxicity. It can cause multisystem organ failure, primarily via its effects on the gastrointestinal, renal, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems. Case fatality rates as high as 43% have been reported. There is a paucity of pediatric literature on diquat poisoning, and in this article, we will discuss an unfortunate pediatric case that highlights the severity of diquat toxicity.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Selected Topics: Toxicology Source Type: research