An unusual case of pediatric acute nicotine poisoning due to a dermal exposure

Acute intoxication with nicotine is possible to cause nonspecific clinical signs and may be serious and lead to the death. We report a rare and severe form of acute nicotine poisoning secondary to dermal absorption of tobacco.

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Published in:Journal of acute disease 2019-01, Vol.8 (1), p.41-42
Main Authors: Weli, Manel, Jerbi, Mouna, Chakroun-Walha, Olfa, Maalej, Bayen, Gargouri, Lamia, Rekik, Noureddine, Mahfoudh, Abdelmajid
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Cigarettes
Dermal absorption
Drug therapy
Health aspects
Nervous system agents
Nicotine
Pediatric emergencies
Pediatric poisoning
Pediatrics
Pesticides
Pesticides regulation
Poisoning
Tobacco
Toxicity
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Summary:Acute intoxication with nicotine is possible to cause nonspecific clinical signs and may be serious and lead to the death. We report a rare and severe form of acute nicotine poisoning secondary to dermal absorption of tobacco.
ISSN:2221-6189
2221-6189
DOI:10.4103/2221-6189.250378