Suicide by Ingestion of Household Phenol Disinfectant: A Case Report
Keywords:
phenol; phenol poisoning;phenol burns; household disinfectant.Abstract
Phenol, also known as carbolic acid is one of the oldest antiseptic agents, which is rarely used today due to its toxicity. They are weaker in local action and better absorbed into the systemic circulation and can cause detrimental health effects. Phenol poisoning can occur by skin absorption, vapor inhalation, or ingestion. Gastrointestinal and dermal absorption can result in significant morbidity and mortality. The present case illustrates the potentially severe toxicity of suicidal oral administration of household phenol.
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07-Jul-2016
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