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- Title
Oleander Leaf: Fatal poisoning in children.
- Authors
Induja, M. S.; Anuradha, A.; Mulasseri, Sileesh; Jadav, Ravindra; Aneaus, Sheikh; Karthic, A.; Arjumand, Tahera
- Abstract
The article presents a case study detailing a fatal incident of oleander poisoning in a child who mistakenly ingested a single leaf, underscoring the toxic effects and the dangers associated with oleander consumption. The study investigates the plant's chemistry, identifying cardenolides in its leaves, and sheds light on the mechanisms leading to cardiac arrest, providing important insights for prevention.
- Subjects
OLEANDER; POISONING; ORNAMENTAL plants; PINKS (Plants); GUAVA
- Publication
Current Science (00113891), 2024, Vol 126, Issue 2, p122
- ISSN
0011-3891
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1007/s12024-023-00771-7