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Corneal Toxicity after Self-Application of Calotropis procera (Ushaar) Latex: Case Report and Analysis of the Active Components
Calotropis procera (ushaar) produces a copious amount of latex, which has both inflammatory and anti-inflammatory pharmacological properties. Local application produces an intense inflammatory response and causes significant ocular morbidity. We report corneal toxicity following self-application of...
Autores principales: | Al Ghadeer, Huda, Al Gethami, Ahmad, Al Sulaiman, Hamad, Bukhari, Thamer |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
2019
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6507379/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31114124 http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/meajo.MEAJO_180_18 |
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