@article{ref1,
title="Carbofuran-induced delayed neuropathy",
journal="Journal of toxicology - clinical toxicology",
year="2000",
author="Yang, P. Y. and Tsao, T. C. and Lin, J. L. and Lyu, R. K. and Chiang, P. C.",
volume="38",
number="1",
pages="43-46",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Although carbamates have been widely used in the world for many years, carbamate-induced delayed neuropathy is rare. We report what appears to be delayed neuropathy caused by poisoning with carbofuran, a cholinesterase-inhibiting carbamate, although the certainty of diagnosis is somewhat limited by the lack of a sural nerve biopsy and spinal fluid examination.   CASE REPORT: A 23-year-old man attempted suicide by ingesting 100 mL of carbofuran (2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzofuranyl methylcarbamate). After recovering from acute cholinergic toxicity, he had notable paresthesia in his lower limbs and difficulty walking. Electrophysiologic findings revealed sensorimotor neuropathy. Recovery began at 1 week and continued for 4 months. A similar delayed neuropathy has been described with carbamate, 1-naphthyl N-methylcarbamate, and m-tolyl methylcarbamate, but not with carbofuran insecticides.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0731-3810",
doi="10.1081/clt-100100914",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1081/clt-100100914"
}