Disease: pesticide poisoning

Applications of Microbial Organophosphate-Degrading Enzymes to Detoxification of Organophosphorous Compounds for Medical Countermeasures against Poisoning and Environmental Remediation

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Organophosphate compounds are toxic chemicals used as pesticides and banned chemical weapons that pose serious health and environmental risks. Scientists have discovered and engineered special enzymes from bacteria and other microorganisms that can break down these toxic compounds. These enzymes can be used as medical treatments to protect people exposed to organophosphates or as environmental cleanup tools to decontaminate poisoned soil and water.

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Clinico-epidemiological evaluation of pharmaceutical/non-pharmaceutical poisoning in a referral poisoning emergency in the Central part of Iran

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This study examined over 5,700 poisoning cases in Iran to compare outcomes between people poisoned by medications versus other substances like pesticides. Medication poisonings were more common in women and were usually intentional overdoses, while pesticide poisonings were more common in men and often accidental. People poisoned by non-pharmaceutical substances had worse outcomes with a higher death rate. Understanding these differences helps hospitals and communities develop better prevention strategies and treatment approaches.

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