Citation

Dhongade RK, Kavade SG, Damle RS. Indian Pediatr. 2008; 45(1): 56-57.

Affiliation

Sant Dnyaneshwar Medical Education and Research Center, Pune Maharashtra, India. Sant Dnyaneshwar Medical Education and Research Centre, Shaishav Clinic, 695/A Sadashiv Peth, Opp. Vijay Talkies, Laxmi Road, Pune 411.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Indian Pediatrics)

DOI

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PMID

18250509

Abstract

Neem oil is used for preparing cosmetics (soap, hair products, body hygiene creams, hand creams) and in folk or traditional medicine, in the treatment of a wide range of afflictions. The most common use, however, is as an agricultural or household pesticide.

We report a case of neem oil poisoning in a previously normal 5 year old child. The child presented with refractory seizures and was having metabolic acidosis. Late neurological sequelae in the form of auditory and visual disturbances, and ataxia were present.

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