2,4-D (chlorophenoxy) herbicide poisoning

Vet Hum Toxicol. 2003 Dec;45(6):321-2.

Abstract

2,4-D poisoning is uncommon. We report 3 cases of acute intoxications with this compound, presenting clinical features, mechanisms of toxicity and management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid / poisoning*
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Emergency Treatment
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Herbicides / poisoning*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Poisoning / diagnosis
  • Poisoning / etiology
  • Suicide, Attempted*

Substances

  • Herbicides
  • 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid