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Background
- Member of chlorophenoxy pesticide group, and are often contaminated with dioxin
- Gained notoriety during Vietnam War
Mechanism
- Absorbed through skin, GI tract, and respiratory tract
- Acts on skeletal muscle but exact mechanism unknown
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
- No specific tests for chlorophenoxy compounds
- Workup is aimed at detecting muscle injury and hepatic/renal function
Management
Disposition
See Also
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