Chronic neurologic effects of pesticide overexposure

Occup Med. 1997 Apr-Jun;12(2):291-304.

Abstract

Pesticide exposure in humans can have persistent effects, even in the absence of acute symptoms of intoxication or after their resolution. Drs. Keifer and Mahurin describe some of the most important examples of established pesticide neurotoxicity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Central Nervous System Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology
  • Pesticides / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Pesticides