Abstract:
:We report a prospective and descriptive study about childhood acute poisoning with kerosene in Djibouti. Acute poisoning is a common and stable occurrence in low socioeconomic groups in Africa, where negligence is the main cause of poisoning. The respiratory system was the main target, with 41% of patients having pneumonia, which may become life-threatening, but with low mortality rate. Asymptomatic patients (35%) can be discharged, while those with pulmonary or neurological signs must be admitted for observation and supportive treatment based on oxygen administration. Our study suggests management and provides a discussion for therapeutic options and emphasizes the importance of prevention.
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Trop Doctjournal_title
Tropical doctorauthors
Benois A,Petitjeans F,Raynaud L,Dardare E,Sergent Hdoi
10.1258/td.2009.080444subject
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2009-10-01 00:00:00pages
236-8issue
4eissn
0049-4755issn
1758-1133pii
39/4/236journal_volume
39pub_type
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