Citation

Huber C, Huber-Braun MC, Desrentes M, Lautier F. Bull Soc Pathol Exot Filiales 1987; 80(4): 682-688.

Vernacular Title

Les intoxications aigues par le pétrole chez l'enfant au Gabon.

Affiliation

Hôpital Général, Port-Gentil, Gabon.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3440315

Abstract

Acute intoxications with petroleum are frequent in children: we have seen 36 cases in a year in the General Hospital, Port-Gentil (Gabon), service of pediatrics. Pulmonary lesions are aggravated by vomitus; radiological signs appear after half an hour, interest the right side and are characterized by an interstitial syndrome. Evolution is always good with antibiotherapy. Prevention consists in health education.

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