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Paraquat poisoning: a clinical and epidemiological review of 30 cases

Chan KW 1 , Cheong IKS 2

Affiliations 

  • 1 Chan KW, MBBS (Malaya), MRCP (UK). Lecturer, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lurnpur, Malaysia
  • 2 Cheong Izharn K S, MBBS (Malaya), MRCP (UK). Lecturer, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lurnpur, Malaysia
Med J Malaysia, 1982 Sep;37(3):227-30.
PMID: 7177004

Abstract

There is evidence to show that paraquat poisoning is alarmingly common in Malaysia. This paper reviews 30 cases of paraquat poisoning seen at the General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur from 1978 to 1979 inclusive. Preventive measures and management are discussed. It is felt that tighter legislation to control its use in agriculture should be implemented now.

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