Fatal abrin poisoning by injection

Abrin is a toxin of public health concern due to its lethality, lack of antidote, and potential for use as a bioterrorism agent. Possible routes of exposure include ingestion, inhalation, and injection. Onset of symptoms is often delayed, even in severe cases. In fatal cases, death occurs from multi...

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Published in:Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.) Pa.), 2021-02, Vol.59 (2), p.169-171
Main Authors: Rinner, Ginger R, Watkins, Sarah A, Shirazi, Farshad Mazda, Fernández, Miguel C, Hess, Greg, Mihalic, Jason, Runcorn, Susan, Waddell, Victor, Ritter, Jana, Reagan-Steiner, Sarah, Thomas, Jerry, Yip, Luke, Walter, Frank G
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Summary:Abrin is a toxin of public health concern due to its lethality, lack of antidote, and potential for use as a bioterrorism agent. Possible routes of exposure include ingestion, inhalation, and injection. Onset of symptoms is often delayed, even in severe cases. In fatal cases, death occurs from multi-organ failure. We describe the clinical course, laboratory, and pathologic findings in a case of fatal human poisoning associated with abrin injection. The seeds in this case were obtained the internet. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Laboratory Response Network detected abrine in the urine confirming abrin exposure in this fatal poisoning.
ISSN:1556-3650
1556-9519
DOI:10.1080/15563650.2020.1771360