kerosene poisoning

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kerosene poisoning

[ker′əsēn]

Etymology: Gk, keros, wax; L, potio, drink

a toxic condition caused by the ingestion of kerosene or the inhalation of its fumes. Symptoms after ingestion include drowsiness, fever, a rapid heartbeat, tremors, and severe pneumonitis if the fluid is aspirated. Vomiting is not induced. See also petroleum distillate poisoning.

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