Delayed onset polyneuropathy after Organophosphorous poisoning is seen after
Delayed onset polyneuropathy can result in one to five weeks after exposure to ceain compounds like parathion, malathion, trichlorfon etc. It begins with paresthesias and pain or cramps in the calves followed by ataxia, weakness and toe drop progressing to flaccid paresis. Ref: Krishnan vij Textbook of Forensic Medicine ; 5th ed; Page no: 532-534
1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
4-6 weeks
6-8 weeks
Poisoning