Pesticide Poisoning and Treatment is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary book that examines the growing global concern surrounding pesticide exposure, toxicity, clinical poisoning, and modern treatment strategies. With the increasing dependence on pesticides in agriculture, public health programs, and industrial practices, the risks associated with accidental, occupational, environmental, and intentional exposure have become major challenges for healthcare systems and regulatory authorities worldwide. This book provides an in-depth understanding of the scientific foundations, medical implications, and preventive approaches related to pesticide poisoning.

The book begins with the fundamentals of pesticide toxicology and poisoning, introducing the classification, chemistry, mechanisms of action, and toxicokinetics of various pesticide groups. It explores the clinical and biochemical basis of toxicity and explains how pesticides affect major organ systems. Detailed chapters on organophosphate and carbamate poisoning discuss cholinesterase inhibition, neurotoxicity, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and emergency interventions. The text also examines poisoning caused by organochlorines and pyrethroids, emphasizing their neurological effects, environmental persistence, and health hazards.