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{{SK}} Pesticide intoxication; pesticide exposure; insecticide poisoning; insecticide intoxication; insecticide exposure | {{SK}} Pesticide intoxication; pesticide exposure; insecticide poisoning; insecticide intoxication; insecticide exposure | ||
==[[Pesticide poisoning overview|Overview]]== | ==[[Pesticide poisoning overview|Overview]]== | ||
Pesticides are chemicals either naturally occurring or synthetically produced which may be used to eliminate unwanted plants, animals, or other organisms. They are used extensively in the agriculture industry as well as in the household and can be classified into five categories, namely: insecticides, rodenticides & avicides, fungicides, herbicides, and cross-classified pesticides. While pesticides are meant to be lethal to various unwanted organisms, there are also frequently toxic to humans as well. There are roughly 7 million cases of pesticide poisoning annually of which more than 350,000 people who do no survive, making it a major issue to be considered for emergency physicians. | |||
==[[Pesticide poisoning historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]== | ==[[Pesticide poisoning historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]== | ||
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Synonyms and keywords: Pesticide intoxication; pesticide exposure; insecticide poisoning; insecticide intoxication; insecticide exposure
Overview
Pesticides are chemicals either naturally occurring or synthetically produced which may be used to eliminate unwanted plants, animals, or other organisms. They are used extensively in the agriculture industry as well as in the household and can be classified into five categories, namely: insecticides, rodenticides & avicides, fungicides, herbicides, and cross-classified pesticides. While pesticides are meant to be lethal to various unwanted organisms, there are also frequently toxic to humans as well. There are roughly 7 million cases of pesticide poisoning annually of which more than 350,000 people who do no survive, making it a major issue to be considered for emergency physicians.
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Classification
Causes
Differentiating Pesticide poisoning from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies