What’s paraquat poisoning?

Paraquat is a highly toxic herbicide that can cause poisoning through ingestion, skin exposure, or inhalation. Symptoms include burning throat, swelling, vomiting, abdominal pain, and lung damage. Severe cases can lead to heart, liver, and kidney failure, seizures, shock, or coma. Immediate medical attention is necessary, and treatment focuses on managing symptoms. Paraquat, also known […]

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