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Upon ingestion, ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol are oxidized into glycolic acid, which is, in turn, oxidized to oxalic acid, which is toxic. It and its toxic byproducts first affect the central nervous system, then the heart, and finally the kidneys. Ingestion of sufficient amounts is fatal if left untreated. So, why would you ingest this highly toxic fluid? Why would you drink your car's antifreeze? You can ingest it because of criminal neglect. The were a number of incidents in which glycerine (glyc
We propose to call this Chronic Kidney Disease of non-Traditional causes (CKDnT): Ethylene Glycol-Induced Chronic Kidney Disease . [1] WHO: Medical Product Alert N°6/2022: Substandard (contaminated) paediatric medicines: Substandard (contaminated) paediatric medicines identified in WHO region of Africa – 5 October, 2022. See here .
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