admittance, and possible errors in diagnosis are extremely frequent, especially when
patients present generic and non-specific symptoms. Diquat, a bipyridyl class of herbicides,
exerts high intrinsic toxicity as a consequence of free oxygen radicals, leading to cellular
death and organ dysfunctions. Following ingestion, with the major source of absorption for
suicidal purposes, the chemical induces local irritating effects; systemic symptoms appear …