Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Calcium polysulfide or lime-sulfur solution is a common agricultural product used as a fungicide. Despite its easy availability, only two prior cases of intentional ingestion, both from Japan, have been reported in the literature. CASE REPORTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | B Z Horowitz, K Marquardt, E Swenson |
Journal | Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology
(J Toxicol Clin Toxicol)
Vol. 35
Issue 3
Pg. 299-303
( 1997)
ISSN: 0731-3810 [Print] United States |
PMID | 9140325
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Calcium Compounds
- Fungicides, Industrial
- Sulfides
- Thiosulfates
- calcium sulfide
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Topics |
- Acidosis
(chemically induced)
- Adult
- Autopsy
- Calcium Compounds
(poisoning)
- Coma
(chemically induced)
- Drug Overdose
- Female
- Fungicides, Industrial
(poisoning)
- Gastric Mucosa
(drug effects, injuries)
- Heart Arrest
(chemically induced, mortality)
- Humans
- Liver Failure
(chemically induced)
- Male
- Pneumonia
(chemically induced)
- Renal Insufficiency
(chemically induced)
- Rhabdomyolysis
(chemically induced)
- Sulfides
(poisoning)
- Thiosulfates
(poisoning)
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