Plant Poisoning : A Hospital-based Study in Sri Lanka

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Lucas G.N. [1 ,2 ]
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[1] Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo
[2] Colombo 4, Milagiriya Avenue
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Children; Plant poisoning;
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10.1007/BF02737755
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This is a prospective hospital based study of 148 cases of plant poisoning seen by the author during a 12 year period. All cases were accidental. There were 2 deaths. Some measures to reduce the incidence of plant poisoning in Sri Lanka are listed.
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