Publications by authors named "M Glaizal"
Objective: In some regions of the globe, accidental food confusion regarding plants can cause severe poisoning events and deaths. The aim of this study was to report on those confusions from the Marseille Poison Control Centre's (PCC) experience from 2002 to 2023.
Results: Over 22 years, 2197 food confusion events were managed with 321 different species.
Article Synopsis
- * The majority of poisonings (71%) stemmed from a predominant native species, and only four fatalities were reported, with most patients experiencing mild to moderate symptoms.
- * The study highlights the need for a specific treatment protocol due to a lack of standardized care, noting that only a small number of patients required antidotes such as Digifab or physostigmine.
Background: Although poisonings due to a toxic substance being decanted into a secondary container are often reported to poison centers, we were unable to locate prior European data about their circumstances, incidence and consequences. We sought to describe the circumstances and outcomes of this behavior.
Materials And Method: We conducted a prospective study of all poison exposures involving transfer to a secondary container reported to our poison center during a six month interval (January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021).
Article Synopsis
- A 57-year-old woman in Corsica was stung by a saddleback caterpillar (Acharia stimulea) while caring for a Ficus benjamina plant, experiencing intense pain rated at 8 out of 10.
- Symptoms were alleviated within 2 hours using local anti-inflammatory ointment and oral painkillers, with only slight skin redness observed.
- The incident highlights that caterpillars can be inadvertently imported with plants to Europe, emphasizing the need for awareness among garden store owners and healthcare professionals.