Accidental potassium bromate poisoning causing acute renal failure

Adeleke, S.I. and Asani, M.O. (2009) Accidental potassium bromate poisoning causing acute renal failure. Online Journal of Health And Allied Sciences, 8 (1). ISSN 0972-5997

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Abstract

Accidental poisoning is common in children. Potassium bromate is commonly used additive and raising agent in many edibles especially bread which is a staple food in Nigeria. This communication is that of an unusual case of acute renal failure following accidental ingestion of potassium bromate tablets.

EPrint Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Childhood Poisoning, Potassium Bromate, Renal Failure, Nigeria, Poisoning
Subjects:	Inorganic Chemicals > Electrolytes > Ions Disorders of Environmental Origin > Poisoning Persons > Age Groups > Child Inorganic Chemicals > Potassium Compounds Inorganic Chemicals > Bromine Compounds > Bromates Urologic and Male Genital Diseases > Urologic Diseases > Kidney Diseases -Journal Repositories > Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences Geographic Locations > Africa > Africa South of the Sahara > Africa, Western > Nigeria
ID Code:	3282
Deposited By:	Dr Srinivas Kakkilaya
Deposited On:	22 June 2009

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