Dang Duc Nguyen, Nguyen Hong Anh Lam, Dang Bach Nguyen
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Abstract
Glufosinate ammonium (GLA) is a nonselective herbicide of the phosphinic acid group, which is widely used in agriculture. Dermatologic toxicity has been rarely reported, especially in the elderly. We present the case of a 94-year-old female patient who developed irritant contact dermatitis and paresthesia after using her feet to stir 20 vials of Glufosinate ammonium herbicide in water. The patient presented with pruritus, numbness of the extremities, and a very high immunoglobulin E (IgE) elevation (855.5 IU/mL), which gradually decreased over time. This is the first report in Vietnam describing a delayed systemic IgE elevation due to dermal exposure to Glufosinate ammonium in a very elderly person.
期刊介绍:
Asia Pacific Allergy (AP Allergy) is the official journal of the Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI). Although the primary aim of the journal is to promote communication between Asia Pacific scientists who are interested in allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology including immunodeficiency, the journal is intended to be available worldwide. To enable scientists and clinicians from emerging societies appreciate the scope and intent of the journal, early issues will contain more educational review material. For better communication and understanding, it will include rational concepts related to the diagnosis and management of asthma and other immunological conditions. Over time, the journal will increase the number of original research papers to become the foremost citation journal for allergy and clinical immunology information of the Asia Pacific in the future.