Dieffenbachia plant poisoning cases and effects on human health

Abstract

Many plants, such as Dieffenbachia Schott, which are poisonous and can be life threatening, are present in the habitatsof people. Dieffenbachia is widely used for ornamental purposes in living quarters, but it is a plant species that can harm humanhealth as a result of contact, chewing or ingestion. The aim of this work is to attract the attention of researchers to the role of theDieffenbachia plant, often used for ornamental purposes in homes, especially in the case of home accidents that children areexposed to and the likelihood of abuse. For this reason, Dieffenbachia poisoning cases in the literature have been discussed inthe context of resources. A total of 7 cases were studied, including three cases of 1-3 years of age, 3 cases of 7-12 years and acase of adult age of 69, obtained by investigating the literature. Dieffenbachia plant can cause vital signs, such as airwayobstruction and respiratory failure, as well as mild skin reactions, depending on the type of contact and amount of exposure.Care should be taken and caution should be exercised on the use of plants such as Dieffenbachia and similar plants in houses,playgrounds and other green area regulations.