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Review
. 1986 Apr;33(2):363-7.
doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)35006-4.

Boric acid toxicity

E Siegel, S Wason
Review

Boric acid toxicity

E Siegel et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 1986 Apr.

Abstract

Although boric acid was widely used therapeutically in the past and resulted in significant toxicity, the past few years have seen a decline in its usage. Ninety-nine per cent boric acid powder is now being used as a household pesticide. Physicians therefore should be aware of the potential for boric acid toxicity.

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