Original scientific paper

Observations on the toxicity of three anticholinesterase insecticides in a village-scale trial and comparison of methods used for determining cholinesterase activity

M. Vandekar ; Institute for Medical Research, Yugoslav Academy of Sciences and Arts, Zagreb
B. Svetličić ; »A. Štampar« School of Public Health, Zagreb

Abstract

Two organophosphorus and cine carbamate insecticide were investigated in a village-scale trial by WHO Insecticide Testing Unit in Lagos, Nigeria. Clinically no toxic effects were observed and only slight plasma cholinesterase depression was found in spraymen and in villagers exposed to one of insecticides tested. During the trial comparison of four methods for cholinesterase determination was carried out. Their reliability in field conditions is discussed and each method is critically evaluated.

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Hrčak ID:

178636

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/178636

Publication date:

17.6.1966.

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