Malathion poisoning
Alternative Names
Carbofos poisoning; Compound 4049 poisoning; Cythion poisoning; Fosfothion poisoning; Mercaptothion poisoningSymptoms
- Bladder and kidneys
- Lungs
- Difficulty breathing
- Heart and blood
- Low or high blood pressure
- Slow or rapid heart rate
- Weakness
- Convulsions
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Small pupils (not reactive to light)
- Increased tearing
- Increased salivation
- Skin
- Blue skin (lips and fingernails)
- Sweating
- Gastrointestinal
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal cramps
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Nervous system
References
Toxicological Profile for Malathion. Atlanta, GA: Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR); 2003.
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