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Toxicological information

Direct observations: clinical cases, poisoning incidents and other

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
direct observations: clinical cases, poisoning incidents and other
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Acceptable, well-documented publication which meets basic scientific principles

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
publication
Title:
Lead-induced convulsions in young infants - A case history and the role of GABA and sodium valproate in the pathogenesis and treatment
Author:
M.A. Healy, M. Aslam, P.G. Harrison and N.P. Fernando
Year:
1984
Bibliographic source:
Journal of clinical and hospital pharmacy

Materials and methods

Study type:
poisoning incident
Test guideline
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Case report + Lead NMR analysis
GLP compliance:
not specified

Method

Subjects:
- Number of subjects exposed: 1
- Sex: unknown
- Age: 90 days
- Race: syrian
- Demographic information: arabic countries
- Known diseases: convulsions, encephalopathic oedema
Route of exposure:
dermal
oral
Reason of exposure:
intentional
Exposure assessment:
measured

Results and discussion

Clinical signs:
Convulsions decreased after appropriated treatment

Any other information on results incl. tables

Some treatments acting on GABAergic neuroinhibitory system did not work, due to a lead/GABA interaction.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Considering this case report, lead sulfide induces a neurotoxicity.