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This case series aims to document the clinical presentation and outcomes of patients with paraquat poisoning.

Paraquat Poisoning from a Tertiary Care Center in Northern India: A Case Series

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Case series reports high mortality from paraquat poisoning in young individuals, suggesting urgent intervention is needed.

This case series aims to document the clinical presentation and outcomes of patients with paraquat poisoning.
Retrospective analysis of 20 patients with paraquat poisoning over 3 years.
Patients treated in a tertiary care emergency department.
Assessment of ingestion volumes, clinical symptoms, and treatment outcomes.
All patients reported intentional ingestion for self-harm.
Only 3 out of 20 patients survived following aggressive medical management.
Common symptoms included nausea, throat pain, and shortness of breath.

Nair et al. (2026) studied this question.

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