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Fipronil poisoning presenting as seizures and rhabdomyolysis - an unusual presentation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: poisoning effects in humans are limited. Most are gastrointestinal and neurological effects which are short lasting; about three days. We report a case of fipronil poisoning presenting with convulsions. It was complicated with rhabdomyolysis, pigment induced acute kidney injury and altered liver profile.

Source: Asian Journal of Internal Medicine

DOI: 10.4038/ajim.v4i1.180

Authors: B. R. C. M. Basnayake, S. Yathukulan, P. Mayurathan

Language: English

Topic: Poisoning and overdose treatments

Subfield: Emergency Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408311154

FWCI: 1.076

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Cited by: 1

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