ISSN: 2161-0495
+44 1478 350008
Intensive Care Unit, Mohamed V hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Tangier University of Abdelmalek Essaadi, Tangier, Morocco
Dr. H Sbai currently working in Mohamed V hospital Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Tangier University of Abdelmalek Essaadi, Tangier, Morocco in the department of intensive Care Unit
Case Report
Fatal Collective Intoxication with Glue Thistle (Atractylis gummifera) about 2 Cases
Author(s): El Khadi Abdelhak*, Y Motiaa, H Sbai and S Labib
Atractylis gummifera intoxication is a serious and often fatal intoxication if not treated early and effectively. It constitutes a real problem of Public health especially for the child population. We report the case of a collective intoxication following the accidental ingestion of Atractylis gummifera root by two children aged 5 and 10 years old. In order to take stock of this intoxication whose diagnosis is clinical, the treatment is symptomatic and prevention is paramount... View More»