Organophosphate
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Organophosphates are chemical compounds that are commonly used as pesticides. Some organophosphates are toxic to humans. Organophosphates can be absorbed from the skin, respiratory tract or digestive system.[1] Organophosphates may inhibit interleukin 2.[2]
ME/CFS[edit | edit source]
Organophosphates are possible triggers of ME/CFS.
Notable studies[edit | edit source]
- 1996, Chronic fatigue syndrome as a delayed reaction to low dose organophosphate exposure[3]
- 2000, [1] Neurological syndromes following organophosphate poisoning. - (Full text)
See also[edit | edit source]
- Enteroviral and Toxin Mediated Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Other Organ Pathologies
- John Richardson
- Pesticide exposure link to ME/CFS
- Pesticide
- Multiple chemical sensitivity
Learn more[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.01.1 http://www.neurologyindia.com/article.asp?issn=0028-3886;year=2000;volume=48;issue=4;spage=308;ep...www.neurologyindia.com/article.asp?issn=0028-3886;year=2000;volume=48;issue=4;spage=308;epage=13;aulast=Singh
- ↑ Casale, G. P.; Vennerstrom, J.L.; Bavari, S.; Wang, T.L. (March 1993). "Inhibition of interleukin 2 driven proliferation of mouse CTLL2 cells, by selected carbamate and organophosphate insecticides and congeners of carbaryl". Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology. 15 (2–3): 199–215. doi:10.3109/08923979309025994. ISSN 0892-3973. PMID 8349949.
- ↑ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/13590849609007262
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