Unintentional fatal phosphine gas poisoning of a family.

Objective: The objective of the study was to report the toxicity of phosphine gas after a residential fumigation that resulted in fatal poisoning of a 15-month-old toddler and her 4-year-old sibling.

Methods: This is a case report and a review of literature.

Results: A family of 6 members was exposed to phosphine gas after their yard was treated with aluminum phosphide for a rodent infestation.