| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6551754 | Forensic Science International | 2016 | 25 Pages |
Abstract
- Two fatal cases of pulmonary vasculitis in abusers of levamisole-adulterated cocaine.
- Lungs showed microscopically lymphocytic infiltration of the walls of small vessels.
- Levamisole was quantified in blood, urine and hair samples by GC-MS.
- When levamisole is detected, the lungs should be closely examined.
- Levamisole and adulterants may represent an additional health threat.
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Authors
Steven B. Karch, Francesco Paolo Busardò, Fabio Vaiano, Francesca Portelli, Simona Zaami, Elisabetta Bertol,