Abstract
Hydrocarbon poisoning may result from ingestion or inhalation and can provoke direct or indirect damage which may influence infectious diseases by altering natural resistance. Poisoning is a general term and is defined as the potential of a chemical substance in causing adverse effects on the body. Gastrointestinal manifestations, aspirated pneumonitis, symptoms of Central Nervous System (CNS) impairment, and hypoxia are frequent findings. Further, exposure to chemical substances has the potential in weakening the individual’s immunity to infections produced by bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. Present case report highlights cryptosporidial diarrhea in a patient with hydrocarbon poisoning.
Highlights
Hydrocarbon poisoning may result from ingestion or inhalation and can provoke direct or indirect damage which may influence infectious diseases by altering natural resistance
A 3 year old boy weighing 11.2 kg of body weight was admitted to pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after accidental poisoning with hydrocarbon compounds “thinner,” name of a commercial product made up of phenolic compound which is used for cleaning mobile phones
All cases of accidental or non intentional poisoning that result from use of drugs and/or chemical substances by children less than 5 years of age is often due to curiosity [2]
Summary
Hydrocarbon poisoning may result from ingestion or inhalation and can provoke direct or indirect damage which may influence infectious diseases by altering natural resistance. Hydrocarbon poisoning is most common amongst children below 5 years of age. His urine sample along with other clinical specimens such as vomitus and stool were sent for microbiological investigations. On 25th day of the hospital stay in ICU, the child complained of watery diarrhea.
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