Acute Renal Failure following Accidental Potassium Bromate Poisoning: A Case Report

Authors

  • Okeniyi JAO
  • Aladekomo TA
  • Oyelami OA.

Abstract

Summary: Accidental poisoning is common in children. Potassium bromate is a commonly used additive and raising agent in many edibles particularly bread, a staple food worldwide, yet its accidental poisoning has hitherto, not been documented in Nigeria. We report an unusual case of acute renal failure following accidental ingestion of potassium bromate tablets. 

Keywords: Acute renal failure, Poisoning, Potassium bromate 

Published

2024-07-02

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 4 (2003): Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics

Section

ORIGINALS

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How to Cite

Acute Renal Failure following Accidental Potassium Bromate Poisoning: A Case Report. (2024). NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS, 30(4), 150-153. https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/677