Phosphate and Phosphine

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Abstract

Pesticides and grain fumigants play an important part in the development of agriculture and enhance grain production in the world. Their use has led to improved quantity and better quality of crops, resulting in better availability of food grains to the population. Despite these benefits, the increased availability of pesticides and grain fumigants has led to them being misused as agents of self-harm [1, 2].

Keywords

Fumigants Aluminum phosphide Phosphine Phosphides Rodenticides Olfactory fatigue Zinc phosphide Calcium phosphide Cytochrome oxidase Potassium permanganate Metabolic acidosis Magnesium N-Acetylcysteine Insulin ECMO Esophageal strictures 
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  1. 1.Department of Internal MedicinePost Graduate Institute of Medical Education and ResearchChandigarhIndia

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