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ArticleTurkish journal of emergency medicine

A tale of three mimickers: Amitraz, fipronil, and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid poisoning confounding organophosphate toxicity.

Keyur Savjibhai Bhimani, Varsha Shinde, Pratik Kanani, Joshua Daniel Birru, Mohammed Arif Abdul Salam

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Article in Turkish journal of emergency medicine. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Keyur Savjibhai BhimaniDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5576-7354
Varsha ShindeDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9623-1847
Pratik KananiDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1026-0398
Joshua Daniel BirruDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2042-1554
Mohammed Arif Abdul SalamDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5272-9184

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Organophosphates (OP) and carbamates frequently cause acute poisoning worldwide via acetylcholinesterase inhibition, leading to characteristic cholinergic toxidrome manifestations. However, some agents such as Amitraz, Fipronil, and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid act through different mechanisms yet clinically mimic OP poisoning, complicating diagnosis and management. This case series presents three patients exposed to these mimickers, highlighting differing clinical features, investigations, and management strategies. Recognizing these pesticide mimickers is critical to avoid inappropriate therapy and optimize outcomes.

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2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid toxicityamitraz poisoningcholinergic toxidromeemergency medicinefipronil toxicityorganophosphate mimickerspesticide poisoningtoxicology

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