What signs and symptoms are specific for paradichlorobenzene-induced neurotoxicity?
According to the cited reference, PDCB toxicity can affect any part of the nervous system and there are no signs or symptoms specific for PDCB-induced neurotoxicity. Clinical manifestations can include psychomotor retardation, cognitive decline, memory issues, dysarthria, ataxia, vision loss, peripheral neuropathy, stupor and coma.
Dubey D, Sharma VD, Pass, SE, et. al. Para-dichlorobenzene toxicity – a review of potential neurotoxic manifestations. Ther Adv Neurol Disord 2014, Vol. 7(3) 177–187. DOI: 10.1177/1756285614521889
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