Paraquat poisoning in pregnancy.

Authors

Pradeep Vaideeswar, Rahul Rajbhar

Published in

Indian journal of pathology & microbiology. Sep 03, 2026. Epub Sep 03, 2026.

Abstract

Paraquat, a toxic herbicide, continues to be widely used in developing nations despite restrictions and severe health risks. Several cases of poisoning have been reported due to intentional ingestion, producing dose-dependent clinical manifestations, chiefly targeting the lungs and kidneys. However, only a few cases have been reported in pregnancy. We report mortality due to paraquat-induced lung injury in a young pregnant woman, in whom the poisoning occurred following the ingestion of paraquat-contaminated soil as part of pregnancy-induced pica. The case underscores the critical need for early recognition and intervention.

PMID:
42696612
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