ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 4

Carbofuran Poisoning of Pregnant Woman and Fetus Per Ingestion
Kameńczak, A
Associate professor-head and toxicology doctor, Toxicological Clinic, Copernicus Academy of Medicine,

Kosuń, J
Forensic chemist and forensic pathologist, Institute of Forensic Medicine, Copernicus Academy of Medicine,

Pach, J
Associate professor-head and toxicology doctor, Toxicological Clinic, Copernicus Academy of Medicine,

Klys, M
Forensic chemist and forensic pathologist, Institute of Forensic Medicine, Copernicus Academy of Medicine,

(Received 30 April 1988; accepted 3 January 1989)

Abstract

A case of carbamate pesticide poisoning of a pregnant woman by carbofuran ingestion is presented. The mother recovered from the poisoning in the hospital but necrosis of the fetus was found. Toxicological findings of the liver, brain, and kidney of the fetus revealed carbofuran in concentrations comparable with the mother's blood. Our findings in the case contribute to the research on permeation of the placental barrier by chemical substances.

Keywords:
pathology and biology, poisoning, carbamate pesticides, carbofuran, fetal necrosis, placental barrier

Paper ID: JFS12784J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12784J
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