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1469771 
Journal Article 
Review 
Mothball toxicity 
Siegel, E; Wason, S 
1986 
Yes 
Pediatric Clinics of North America
ISSN: 0031-3955 
33 
2 
369-374 
English 
3515301 
WOS:A1986A760400010 
Accidental mothball ingestion is very common in children. Mothballs consist either of naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, the toxicities of which are very different. This article focuses on the management of mothball ingestion with reference to these major ingredients. 
Adult; Anemia, Hemolytic/chemically induced/physiopathology; Animals; Child, Preschool; Chlorobenzenes/metabolism/poisoning; Emetics/therapeutic use; Hemolysis; Infant, Newborn; Intestinal Absorption; Liver/metabolism; Middle Aged; Naphthalenes/metabolism/poisoning; Skin Absorption 
• Naphthalene
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• Naphthalene (2021 Evidence mapping publication)
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