Results: 3

C-Fos expression in epileptogenic areas of nephropathic rats undergoing star fruit poisoning

Acta cir. bras; 35 (7), 2020
Abstract Purpose Studies have demonstrated that star fruit consumption by nephropathic patients triggers severe neurotoxic effects that can lead to convulsions or even death. Brain areas likely susceptible to star fruit poisoning have not been investigated. The objective of the present study was to map...

Poisoning by the ingestion of seeds of the fruit of the "coteira" (Joanesia princeps)

Säo Paulo med. j; 115 (1), 1997
A 15-year-old ingested the core of two seeds of a fruit of Joannesia princeps, a large tree sometimes found planted in sidewalks on streets in Brazilian towns. Four hours after the ingestion, he had several episodes of vomiting and diarrhea, but recovered spontaneously th same day. Poisoning by the inges...