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This is a prospective hospital based study of 148 cases of plant poisoning seen by the author during a 12 year period. All cases were accidental. There were 2 deaths. Some measures to reduce the incidence of plant poisoning in Sri Lanka are listed.
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Lucas, G.N. Plant poisoning : A hospital-based study in Sri Lanka. Indian J Pediatr 64, 495–502 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02737755
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