Jatropha curcas Poisoning

Journal Title: Journal of the Indian Medical Association - Year 2019, Vol 117, Issue 4

Abstract

Five persons including two adults presented with vomiting and abdominal pain within an hour of ingesting Jatropha seeds. They underwent gastric lavage and received IV fluids, and all recovered rapidly. Euphorbol esters are the major toxin. Fatality has not been reported in human beings, but is common in animals.

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Newton Luiz

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Newton Luiz (2019). Jatropha curcas Poisoning. Journal of the Indian Medical Association, 117(4), 25-26. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-626292