The Methanol Poisoning Outbreaks in Libya 2013 and Kenya 2014.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Outbreaks of methanol poisoning occur frequently on a global basis, affecting poor and vulnerable populations. Knowledge regarding methanol is limited, likely many cases and even outbreaks go unnoticed, with patients dying unnecessarily. We describe findings from the first three large outbreaks of methanol poisoning where Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) responded, and evaluate the benefits of a possible future collaboration between local health authorities, a Non-Governmental Organisation and international expertise.

Methods

Retrospective study of three major methanol outbreaks in Libya (2013) and Kenya (May and July 2014). Data were collected from MSF field personnel, local health personnel, hospital files, and media reports.

Findings

In Tripoli, Libya, ove

SUBMITTER: Rostrup M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4816302 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature