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Organophosphorus Poisoning and Parkinsonism -A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A BSTRACT Chlorpyrifos, a commonly used organophosphate pesticide, often leads to severe poisoning, especially in rural India. We present a case of acute chlorpyrifos poisoning in an elderly Parkinson’s patient on anticholinergic trihexyphenidyl therapy. This case highlights the impact of anticholinergic medications on the clinical features and response to treatment in organophosphate poisoning, emphasizing the benefits of management for such patients.

Source: Medical Journal of Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth

DOI: 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_458_24

Authors: Alka Chandra, Hridya Dinesh, Abhijeet Kumar, Kondareddy Sumasri, Paramanand

Institution: Hindu Rao Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411219463

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