Clinical presentation of type 1 and type 2 pyrethroid poisoning in humans.

Background: It is unclear if the clinical presentation of poisoning with type 1 and type 2 pyrethroid compounds is different. This study was undertaken to detail the clinical profile and outcome of patients presenting with pyrethroid poisoning and to quantify serum pyrethroid levels.

Patients And Methods: In this prospective study, patients were categorised as poisoning with type 1 pyrethroids or type 2 pyrethroids.