Journal of Clinical Toxicology
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0495
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2161-0495
+44 1478 350008
Intensive Care Unit, Mohamed V hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Tangier University of Abdelmalek Essaadi, Tangier, Morocco
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»