An unusual case of pediatric acute nicotine poisoning due to a dermal exposure
Journal Title: Journal of Acute Disease - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Acute intoxication with nicotine is possible to cause nonspecific clinical signs and may be serious and lead to the death. We report a rare and severe form of acute nicotine poisoning secondary to dermal absorption of tobacco.
Authors and Affiliations
Manel Weli, Mouna Jerbi, Olfa Chakroun-Walha, Bayen Maalej, Lamia Gargouri, Noureddine Rekik, Abdelmajid Mahfoudh
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