Poisoning with plants and mushrooms in Sri Lanka: a retrospective hospital based study.

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A retrospective hospital-based study in Sri Lanka showed that out of 4556 cases of poisoning, 2.5% were caused by plants and mushrooms. Gloriosa superba (44%), and Ricinus communis (24%) were the commonest plants responsible for poisoning; 39% of the victims were less than 15 y old. Gastric lavage and iv fluids were the most common therapeutic measures used. There were 8 deaths, all due to G superba. There is a need for public education to prevent poisoning, which is a major health concern.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Vet Hum Toxicol

Title: Veterinary and human toxicology

ISSN: 0145-6296

ISSN (Print): 0145-6296

Publication date (Electronic): Dec 1990

Volume: 32

Issue: 6

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[1 ] Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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PubMed ID: 2264272

SO-VID: 03179912-44cd-4ebd-b95f-55772028fff4

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