Mass Illness due to Datura Poisoning: A Case Report

Authors

  • Gupta BD*
  • Chatterjee SS**
  • Shah VN***

Keywords:

Datura; Mass poisoning; "Prasad"

Abstract

This report concerns an incident of multiple non-fatal poisonings due to datura, which was mixed in sweetmeat disguised as "prasad". The accused wished to kill his mother-in-law, but the "prasad" was consumed by many others also, who suffered from the manifestations of datura poisoning. However they responded well to routine treatment, and there were no fatalities.

Published Date

07-Jan-2010

Issue

Vol.06 Issue No.01 (2010): Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology

Section

Articles