Acute Human Self-Poisoning with Imidacloprid Compound: A Neonicotinoid Insecticide

2009180 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Fahim Mohamed · University of Peradeniya

Indika Gawarammana · University of Peradeniya

Thomas A. Robertson · University of Queensland

Michael S. Roberts · University of Queensland

Chathura Palangasinghe · South Asian Clinical Toxicology Research Collaboration

Shukry Zawahir · South Asian Clinical Toxicology Research Collaboration

Shaluka Jayamanne

Abstract

Imidacloprid generally demonstrates low human lethality even in large ingestions. Respiratory failure and reduced level of consciousness were the most serious complications, but these were uncommon. Substitution of imidacloprid for organophosphorus compounds in areas where the incidence of self-poisoning is high may help reduce deaths from self-poisoning.

Topics & Keywords

Insect and Pesticide Research Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity Pesticide Residue Analysis and Safety

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 4, Issue 4, pp. e5127-e5127

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0005127

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