Poisoning with Atropa Belladonna in Childhood

Intoxication with Atropa belladonna is endemic in Eastern Anatolia especially in springtime. However, in literature, there are no much studies about Atropa belladonna intoxication in childhood.
This study examines clinical and laboratory findings of pediatric Atropa belladonna intoxication cases.
Hospital official database was searched for international classification of diseases code of intoxication. The inclusion criteria included individuals under the age of 15 and who had a history of Atropa belladonna ingestion.
The most frequent clinical findings were mydriasis, flushing, and meaningless speech. There was a significant rise in the white blood cell count, glucose, aspartate aminotransferase, and C - reactive protein levels.
Atropa belladonna intoxication clinically causes anticholinergic syndrome and can result in deteriorations in some laboratory tests.