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    J Toxicol Clin Toxicol. 1996;34(1):113-7.

    Plasma and urine concentrations of atropine after the ingestion of cooked deadly nightshade berries.

    Source

    Service de Réanimation Médicale, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, France.

    Abstract

    BACKGROUND:

    Adult intoxications due to ingestion of deadly nightshade berries is uncommon.

    CASE REPORTS:

    Collective intoxication of eight persons occurred after accidental ingestion of ripened Atropa belladonna berries. Three of the four adults displayed delirious states with visual hallucinations; one patient fell into a coma and required mechanical ventilation. Four children and one adult exhibited mild peripheral anticholinergic symptoms. Kinetic data were obtained on the three hospitalized adults.

    DISCUSSION:

    The optimal intensive care for such patients is discussed.

    PMID:
    8632502
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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