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Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine Case series of paraquat poisoning in Tuen Mun Hospital OF Wong , HT Fung , CW Kam Paraquat is highly toxic to human and is widely used in agriculture as a contact herbicide. However, it is easily accessible in agricultural product shops. Seven cases of paraquat poisoning were treated in Tuen Mun Hospital from 1998-2005. The mortality (4 out of 7) was very high. One patient died after oral exposure to paraquat despite immunosuppressive and antioxidant therapies. The mechanism of toxicity and potential new the