Paraquat (1,1'-dimethyl-4,4'-dipyridilium dichloride) is a widely used, effective
herbicide that is marketed as an aerosol, granule, or 20% to 40% liquid concentrate.
When accidentally or purposefully ingested by man, the concentrated liquid compound
is a highly toxic, multisystem poison capable of causing injury to lung, kidney, heart,
CNS and other organs.
We had an autopsy case of 16-years oldfemale patient with suicidal paraquat
poisoning.
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