Gasoline poisoning

Gasoline is a narcotic poison. Keroseneor gaso1ine poisoning can be caused by ingestion of kerosene or gasoline or inhalation of high concentrations of kerosene or gasoline vapor. Oral poisoning may include oropharyngeal burning sensation, gastrointestinal symptoms, liver and kidney damage, and inhaled poisoning may cause central nervous system dysfunction and respiratory damage.

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