| ORGANOPHOSPHOROUS
PESTICIDES |
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| • | Malathion,
parathion, “nerve gases” |
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| • | Inhibits
acetylcholinesterase (AChE) |
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| leading to
continuous stimulation |
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| • | Neurobehavioral,
cognitive, |
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| neuromuscular
disturbances |
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| • | Intermediate
syndrome |
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| • | Death from
respiratory distress |
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