WebLog Journal of Toxicology

In today’s world, herbal or “natural” insecticides are generally considered benign, but their toxic potential remains inadequately recognized. We report the case of a 75-year-old man who voluntarily took a commercially available herbicide containing terpenes, alkaloids, lactones and emulsifiers. He presented himself to the emergency department with repeated vomiting, altered sensors, progressive cyanosis and hypoxia, which did not improve despite additional oxygen. Initial clinical results…

Background: Aluminum phosphide is frequently used as a rodenticide and to preserve grain. There is a significant risk of aluminum phosphide self-poisoning because of its simple accessibility and lack of control. The fatality rate from aluminum phosphide intoxication is significant, and there is currently no known counteragent. There aren't many studies on aluminum phosphide poisoning in Ethiopia, despite its high frequency and fatality rate. This narrative review's aim is to…