Abstract
We report a case of respiratory failure with unconsciousness in an adult occurring within 1 h of ingestion of a pesticide, amitraz, along with alcohol with a suicidal intent. Although commonly available and potentially fatal, this compound is not usually used as a suicidal agent.
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