Accidental Endosulfan Poisoning in an Infant Presenting as Status Epilepticus from a Rural Village of Haryana, North India

摘要

Endosulfan poisoning has been reported in young adult farmers from rural areas of Haryana in north India.1 We report a case of status epilepticus from endosulfan poisoning in an infant from a rural village to highlight, that infants form another high risk population for endosulfan poisoning due to their proximity to farming fields. We highlight that good and timely clinical care can potentially save many lives with this under-reported menace, and discuss the need of forming a prospective surveillance to accurately reflect the epidemiology of endosulfan poisoning in rural areas of north India.