Pyrethroid and Neonicotinoid Poisoning: A Good Prognosis

Insecticide poisoning is still one of the major means of suicide in rural India. We report a case of a 38-year -old male who had come to us with ingestion of thiamethoxam and lambda-cyhalothrin in an alcohol -intoxicated state. The prompt response and intensive care given by our center gave him a second chance to make better decisions ahead.

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Insecticide poisoning remains one of the major methods of suicide in rural India. We present a case of a 38-year-old male who came to us after ingesting thiamethoxam and lambda-cyhalothrin while intoxicated with alcohol. The timely response and intensive care provided by our center gave him a second chance to make better choices.