Fernando R, Fernando D N
Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Vet Hum Toxicol. 1990 Dec;32(6):579-81.
A retrospective hospital-based study in Sri Lanka showed that out of 4556 cases of poisoning, 2.5% were caused by plants and mushrooms. Gloriosa superba (44%), and Ricinus communis (24%) were the commonest plants responsible for poisoning; 39% of the victims were less than 15 y old. Gastric lavage and iv fluids were the most common therapeutic measures used. There were 8 deaths, all due to G superba. There is a need for public education to prevent poisoning, which is a major health concern.
斯里兰卡一项基于医院的回顾性研究表明，在4556例中毒病例中，2.5%是由植物和蘑菇引起的。最常见的致毒植物是秋水仙（占44%）和蓖麻（占24%）；39%的受害者年龄小于15岁。洗胃和静脉输液是最常用的治疗措施。有8人死亡，均因秋水仙中毒。有必要开展公众教育以预防中毒，中毒是一个重大的健康问题。
