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Case Reports
. 2001 Nov;20(11):597-9.
doi: 10.1191/096032701718620891.

Neutropenia induced by paraquat poisoning

N Papanikolaou  1 , G Paspatis, A Dermitzakis, E Tzortzakakis, E Charalambous, A M Tsatsakis
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Neutropenia induced by paraquat poisoning

N Papanikolaou et al. Hum Exp Toxicol. 2001 Nov.

Abstract

Paraquat is a synthetic, nonselective, contact herbicide, which causes injury to tissues following contact. When ingested in sufficient amounts, paraquat has life-threatening effects on the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, kidney, liver, heart and other organs. This is a case report of a 15-year-old girl from an agricultural area who was admitted to hospital for treatment. She presented with discomfort, nausea and vomiting. She had drunk a small wine glass full of paraquat. After 18 days in the hospital, the girl developed neutropenia. This is the first reported case of paraquat poisoning-induced neutropenia.

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