A fatal case of multi-organ failure in acute yellow phosphorus poisoning

• Main Authors: Jai Prakash Soni (Author), Pankaj Suresh Ghormade (Author), Swapnil Akhade (Author), Krishnadutt Chavali (Author), Bedanta Sarma (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2020-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Phosphorus is a nonmetallic irritant used in various sectors like rodenticide, firecracker industries, match industries, and fertilizers. Phosphorus poisoning is responsible for deaths among children and adults. Accidental yellow phosphorus poisoning is frequently reported in children, whereas suici...