Citation

Kelafant GA. Am. J. Ind. Med. 1996; 30(6): 765-768.

Affiliation

Center for Occupational Health, Terre Haute, IN 47803, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/(SICI)1097-0274(199612)30:6<765::AID-AJIM14>3.0.CO;2-0

PMID

8914724

Abstract

Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of lethal poisonings in the United States. A growing number of recent reports indicate it is likely underdiagnosed as a cause of headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and other neurologic complaints. The mechanisms by which carbon monoxide exerts toxicity, especially delayed toxicity, are poorly understood. A recent case with a 5 year delay in diagnosis illustrates many of the unique and puzzling aspects of carbon monoxide toxicity.

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