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Toxicology and Industrial Health, Vol. 18, No. 2, 71-75 (2002)
DOI: 10.1191/0748233702th133oa

Phosphine toxicity: report of two cases and review of the literature

Nachman Brautbar

USC School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, 6200 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 1000, Los Angeles, California, CA 90048, USA, brautbar{at}aol.com

Jonathan Howard

USC School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, 6200 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 1000, Los Angeles, California, CA 90048, USA

Aluminum phosphide is a commonly used fumigant in the agricultural community. This article reviews the toxic effects of phosphine on the lungs and central nervous system in two workers and reviews the available scientific literature. Education for prevention of exposure and more frequent monitoring for exposure are recommended.

Key Words: aluminum phosphide • central nervous system • grain workers • lung • occupational medicine • phosphine • toxic


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