Although organophosphates insecticides are commonly involved in human poisoning in Kenya, a number of herbicides have been cited too. Herbicide poisoning is more likely during this planting season. Indeed, we have seen two cases in the last two weeks.
2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D) is a selective herbicide widely used to control broadleaf weeds on rangeland and pasture, in the production of wheat, and on home lawns.
2, 4-D belong to a family of herbicides known as chlorophenoxy compounds.
The initial clinical manifestations of 2,4D poisoning are very similar to alcohol and other inebriating substances such . . .
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