AN OVERVIEW OF EXPOSURE TO ETHANOL-CONTAINING SUBSTANCES AND ETHANOL INTOXICATION IN CHILDREN BASED ON THREE ILLUSTRATED CASES

An overview of exposure to ethanol-containing substances and ethanol intoxication in children based on three illustrated cases

Alcohol addiction and intoxication are major health problems worldwide.Acute alcohol intoxication is well reported in adults and adolescents but less frequently reported in children of younger ages.We report three anonymized cases of pediatric ethanol exposure and illustrate the different mechanisms of intoxication.In all cases, a focused history i

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