Prospects for treatment of paraquat-induced lung fibrosis with immunosuppressive drugs and the need for better prediction of outcome: a systematic review
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Eddleston, Michael; Wilkes, M F; Buckley, Nicholas
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Background: Acute paraquat self-poisoning is a significant problem in parts of Asia, the Pacific and the Caribbean. Ingestion of large amounts of paraquat results in rapid death, but smaller doses often cause a delayed lung fibrosis that is usually fatal. Anti-neutrophil ('immunosuppressive') treatment has been recommended to prevent lung fibrosis, but there is no consensus on efficacy. Aim: To review the evidence for the use of immunosuppression in paraquat poisoning, and to identify validated...[Show more]
Collections | ANU Research Publications |
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Date published: | 2003 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/75492 |
Source: | QJM |
DOI: | 10.1093/qjmed/hcg137 |
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