Abstract
Paraquat is a bipyridilium herbicide, is a bright green corrosive liquid with pungent smell that needs to be diluted before agricultural use. Globally it is the second highest-selling weed killer used and is available in a 20% solution form.[1] Its herbicidal properties were discovered in 1950s and first marketed in 1962. Most cases of intoxication especially in third-world countries are due to suicidal attempts instead of homicidal or accidental exposure, because of its widespread availability and relative low cost. The lethal dose /toxic dose is very low 35mg/kg that is (10 mL or 2 teaspoons is enough to kill) . It is a highly toxic compound and has multisystemic effects which include are pulmonary edema, convulsions, cardiac, renal, and hepatic failure[2] . Key words; Paraquat, Herbicide, Acute respiratory distress syndrome andmulti organ failure.
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