A Case of Accidental Ingestion of Ant Bait Containing Fipronil

Abstract

A 77-year-old woman accidentally ingested a commercial ant bait containing fipronil without development of obvious toxicity, supporting the safety of this new insecticide as demonstrated in animal studies. However, concentrated agricultural products may be more toxic, and the potential for seizures should not be overlooked. The pharmacological action, mechanism of selective insect toxicity, and clinical effects of fipronil are discussed.

Keywords :

• Fipronil
• Seizures
• Selective toxicity