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Title: Mothball toxicity. Author: Siegel E, Wason S. Journal: Pediatr Clin North Am; 1986 Apr; 33(2):369-74. PubMed ID: 3515301. Abstract: Accidental mothball ingestion is very common in children. Mothballs consist either of naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, the toxicities of which are very different. This article focuses on the management of mothball ingestion with reference to these major ingredients.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]