Publications by authors named "Caroline Merlin"
Medicine (Baltimore)
April 2018
Article Synopsis
- Paraquat is a highly toxic herbicide linked to severe health risks and was banned in the EU in 2007.
- A study analyzing 62 cases of paraquat poisoning in French Guiana from 2008 to 2015 found a poisoning incidence of 3.8 per 100,000 people, with most cases resulting from self-poisoning.
- The study revealed that adults experienced higher mortality rates and ingested larger amounts compared to children, highlighting the critical importance of immediate medical intervention after exposure.
