West Indian Medical Journal 1991-Mar
Lindane toxicity in an infant.
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A four-month-old infant with severe impetigo who had prolonged daily applications of lindane presented with two seizure episodes. His blood lindane level was 1.27 ppm. Caution should be exercised when using lindane in infants and children. Proper instruction and close supervision are essential.