Methemoglobinemia and Delayed Encephalopathy After 5-Bromo-2-Nitropyridine Poisoning: A Rare Case Report

• Main Authors: Longke Shi (Author), Guangcai Yu (Author), Liwen Zhao (Author), Zixin Wen (Author), Yaqian Li (Author), Baotian Kan (Author), Xiangdong Jian (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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5-bromo-2-nitropyridine, an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical and pesticide products, is toxic to the human body. However, 5-bromo-2-nitropyridine poisoning has not been previously reported. Here, we report the case of a 40-year-old man who suffered skin and respiratory tract exposure...