@article{ref1,
title="Poisoning with plants and mushrooms in Sri Lanka: a retrospective hospital based study",
journal="Veterinary and human toxicology",
year="1990",
author="Fernando, R. and Fernando, D. N.",
volume="32",
number="6",
pages="579-581",
abstract="A retrospective hospital-based study in Sri Lanka showed that out of 4556 cases of poisoning, 2.5% were caused by plants and mushrooms. Gloriosa superba (44%), and Ricinus communis (24%) were the commonest plants responsible for poisoning; 39% of the victims were less than 15 y old. Gastric lavage and iv fluids were the most common therapeutic measures used. There were 8 deaths, all due to G superba. There is a need for public education to prevent poisoning, which is a major health concern.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0145-6296",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}