Poisoning Of Paraphenylene Diamine - “Kala Pathar”: Black Stone, A Lethal Suicidal Agent: Mini Review
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To objective of review was to gather the knowledge about the clinical aspects of PPD poisoning as suicidal agent and its treatment and outcomes.
METHODOLOGY
A The data regarding the poisoning cases was collected from This review shows that PPD poisoning is very lethal, quick treatment can save the mortality and morbidity, poor countries have little sources of research to do over it, so wealthier countries should come forward to invest in creation of antidote and improve the treatment options.
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