Epidemiology of Hydrogen Phosphide Exposures in Humans Reported to the Poison Center in Mainz, Germany, 1983–2003

Abstract

Route of exposure, severity of symptoms, and the necessary treatment differs substantially between unintentional and intentional poisonings. In this study, two initially symptomatic intentional poisonings were later reported fatal. Careful monitoring is recommended in symptomatic intentional poisonings.