@article{ref1,
title="Clinical and therapeutic aspects of childhood kerosene poisoning in Djibouti",
journal="Tropical doctor",
year="2009",
author="Benois, Alain and Petitjeans, Fabrice and Raynaud, Laurent and Dardare, Eric and Sergent, H.",
volume="39",
number="4",
pages="236-238",
abstract="We report a prospective and descriptive study about childhood acute poisoning with kerosene in Djibouti. Acute poisoning is a common and stable occurrence in low socioeconomic groups in Africa, where negligence is the main cause of poisoning. The respiratory system was the main target, with 41% of patients having pneumonia, which may become life-threatening, but with low mortality rate. Asymptomatic patients (35%) can be discharged, while those with pulmonary or neurological signs must be admitted for observation and supportive treatment based on oxygen administration. Our study suggests management and provides a discussion for therapeutic options and emphasizes the importance of prevention.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0049-4755",
doi="10.1258/td.2009.080444",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1258/td.2009.080444"
}