Malathion poisoning

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Malathion poisoning

Definition:

This is poisoning caused by swallowing malathion, a type of insecticide. Serious poisoning can also occur from just handling the malathion without gloves or by failing to wash hands soon after exposure. Significant amounts are absorbed through the skin unless proper precautions are taken.

Alternative Names:

Carbofos poisoning; Compound 4049 poisoning; Cythion poisoning; Fosfothion poisoning; Mercaptothion poisoning

Poisonous Ingredient:

Malathion

Where Found:

Some insecticides

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Review Date: 2/28/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-RooseveltHospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed HealthcareNetwork.

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