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Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology Volume 41, 2003 - Issue 3
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Research Article

A Case of Accidental Ingestion of Ant Bait Containing Fipronil

CASE REPORT

Hin Tat Fung* Accident and Emergency Department, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong
,
Kar Ki Chan Accident and Emergency Department, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong
,
Wei Ming Ching Accident and Emergency Department, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong
&
Chak Wah Kam Accident and Emergency Department, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong
Pages 245-248 | Published online: 05 Dec 2003
 
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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.

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