TY - JOUR PY - 1996// TI - Plasma and urine concentrations of atropine after the ingestion of cooked deadly nightshade berries JO - Journal of toxicology - clinical toxicology A1 - Schneider, F. A1 - Lutun, P. A1 - Kintz, P. A1 - Astruc, D. A1 - Flesch, F. A1 - Tempe, J. D. SP - 113 EP - 117 VL - 34 IS - 1 N2 - BACKGROUND: Adult intoxications due to ingestion of deadly nightshade berries is uncommon. CASE REPORTS: Collective intoxication of eight persons occurred after accidental ingestion of ripened Atropa belladonna berries. Three of the four adults displayed delirious states with visual hallucinations; one patient fell into a coma and required mechanical ventilation. Four children and one adult exhibited mild peripheral anticholinergic symptoms. Kinetic data were obtained on the three hospitalized adults. DISCUSSION: The optimal intensive care for such patients is discussed.
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