Fipronil poisoning presenting as seizures and rhabdomyolysis - an unusual presentation

poisoning effects in humans are limited. Most are gastrointestinal and neurological effects which are short lasting; about three days. We report a case of fipronil poisoning presenting with convulsions. It was complicated with rhabdomyolysis, pigment induced acute kidney injury and altered liver pr...

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Main Authors: B. R. C. M. Basnayake, S. Yathukulan, P. Mayurathan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine 2025-03-01
Series:Asian Journal of Internal Medicine
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Online Access:https://account.ajim.sljol.info/index.php/sljo-j-ajim/article/view/180
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Summary:poisoning effects in humans are limited. Most are gastrointestinal and neurological effects which are short lasting; about three days. We report a case of fipronil poisoning presenting with convulsions. It was complicated with rhabdomyolysis, pigment induced acute kidney injury and altered liver profile.
ISSN:2827-7260