JIST

Abstract

In developing countries like India one of the most common methods adopted to commit suicide is poisoning, especially in rural areas, as the availability of poisons is quite easy in the form of pesticides. Pyrethroids are a class of insecticides, which are commonly used by farmers across the country.

Even though instances are relatively rare, they have been used to commit suicide. Death by pyrethroid poisoning is, however, not very common unlike organophosphorus compounds, due to relatively less toxicity. Signs and symptoms may simulate organophosphorus compound poisoning, and there is a chance of misdiagnosis.

A case is being reported wherein the deceased had consumed a pyrethroid compound, was treated for three days, but eventually died.