Survival after an Intentional Ingestion of Crushed Abrus Seeds
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Abrus precatorius seeds contain one of the most potent toxins known to man. However, because of the seed's outer hard coat the vast majority of ingestions cause only mild symptoms and typically results in complete recovery. If the seeds are crushed and then ingested, more serious toxicity, including death, can occur.We present a case of a man who survived an intentional ingestion of crushed Abrus seeds after he was treated with aggressive gastric decontamination and supportive care.
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