Abstract

In children, acute matchstick head poisoning occurs due to accidental ingestion while playing with match sticks. Toxicity depends on the number of matchstick heads ingested, ranging from less severe GI (gastrointestinal) symptoms to more severe toxic effects like hemolysis, respiratory failure, renal failure, and liver damage.

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