J Korean Soc Emerg Med.  2004 Oct;15(5):409-412.

A Case of Endosulfan Intoxication Occurring in Groups

• Kim SK
• Cho SH
• Cho NS

Abstract

Endosulfan is an agricultural chemical of organic chlorine, is toxic in both the central nervous system and the cardiovascular system, and causes respiratory system disorder and deaths by status epilepticus, respiratory distress, and so on. The use of this agricultural chemical of organic chlorine is limited by its toxicity. However, it is still used as a common insecticide, so it is readily to available. Four elderly people were admitted with depression of consciousness and convulsions after eating pan-fried food. During their treatment, the patients were diagnosed with endosulfan intoxication, completely by accident. We are reporting these cases of endosulfan intoxication that showed variable clinical findings from mild sequelae to death.

Keyword

Endosulfan; Status epilepticus

MeSH Terms

Aged
Cardiovascular System
Central Nervous System
Chlorine
Consciousness
Depression
Eating
Endosulfan*
Humans
Respiratory System
Seizures
Status Epilepticus
Chlorine
Endosulfan