Citation

Belcher SF, Morton TR. N. Zeal. Med. J. 2013; 126(1370): 103-109.

Affiliation

Emergency Department, Nelson Hospital, Tipahi Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand. sally.belcher@hotmail.co.uk.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, New Zealand Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

23474518

Abstract

We describe three cases of tutu berry (Coriaria arborea) ingestion resulting in tonic-clonic seizures in two individuals and mild symptoms in the third. Tutu poisoning in humans appears to be a rare occurrence; the last reported case in the medical literature being over 40 years ago. We review the literature on tutu poisoning and recommend extending the period of observation for poisoned individuals from 8 hours to 12 hours or longer. We also recommend that prophylactic benzodiazepine use should be considered in those with mild to moderate symptoms of poisoning.

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