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Title:

[Poisoning by the autumn crocus plant]

Document type:
Comparative Study; English Abstract; Journal Article; Review
Author(s):
Hermanns-Clausen, M; Schindler, F; Stedtler, U; Zilker, T; Felgenhauer, N
Abstract:
Confirmed cases of poisoning resulting from the ingestion of Colchicum autumnale in mistake for Allium ursinum were analysed retrospectively. The study included 32 patients between 27 and 90 years. The severity of the intoxication was graded on the basis of the poisoning severity score (PSS). All the patients developed diarrhea and/or vomiting after a latency period of between 2 and 24 h. All those patients with a latency of > 9 h suffered only mild poisoning. If the leaves were boiled before be...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
MMW Fortschr Med
Year:
2006
Journal volume:
148
Journal issue:
12
Pages contribution:
45-7
Language:
de
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16626006
Print-ISSN:
1438-3276
TUM Institution:
2. Medizinische Klinik Toxikologische Abteilung (alt) (Prof. Zilker)
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