Sestre Milosrdnice University hospital and Institute of Clinical Medical Research
Abstract
Poljoprivrednici koji su kronično izloženi niskim razinama pesticida rijetko pokazuju klinički značajne znakove i simptome. Trovanje pesticidima može biti akutno i kronično. Primarna ciljna tkiva toksičnosti su krvotvorni sustav, kardiovaskularni sustav, reprodukcijski sustav i živčani sustav. Kod izloženih osoba pesticidi mogu uzrokovati mutacije gena i poremećaje kromosoma. Blaži, prolazni simptomi trovanja su često glavobolja, mučnina, povraćanje, omaglica, proljev, bolovi u trbuhu, bolovi u mišićima, salivacija, zbunjenost, umor itd. Od bitne je važnosti pravodobno prepoznati štetno djelovanje pesticida, čime se omogućava primjena odgovarajuće terapije što je ranije moguće.Farm workers chronically exposed to low levels of pesticides seldom show signs and symptoms of clinical significance. Pesticide poisoning can be acute and chronic. The primary targets of toxicity are the hematopoietic system, the cardiovascular system, the reproductive system and the nervous system. Pesticides can cause gene mutations and chromosomal aberrations in exposed individuals. Mild temporary symptoms of poisoning including headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, myalgia, salivation, mental confusion, fatigue, etc., may quite frequently occur. It is essential to recognize detrimental effects of pesticides timely, thus enabling the earliest possible administration of appropriate treatment
