Citation

Majid Cheraghali A, Haghqoo S, Shalviri G, Shariati YR, Ghassemi M, Khosravi S. Clin. Toxicol. (Phila) 2007; 45(8): 965-967.

Affiliation

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. m.cheraghali@bmsu.ac.ir

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15563650701437682

PMID

17852163

Abstract

Arsenic is a toxic metal that can cause death following exposure. In an unusual event, seven patients unintentionally applied a 30% arsenic solution to their entire body instead of a benzyl benzoate solution to treat their scabies. Hours later they developed severe skin reactions, including bullae, and were admitted to the hospital with gastrointestinal and cardiovascular disorders. Despite therapeutic interventions, three patients died and the rest were discharged from hospital with neurological sequelae. Toxicological analysis confirmed the presence of arsenic in the solution used by patients.

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