Condition
Methanol intoxication
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 24 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Methanol intoxication is poisoning caused by ingestion of methanol (often called wood alcohol).
- Methanol poisoning produces a profound metabolic acidosis that can cause blindness and can destroy the kidneys and other organs.
Alternative names
Intoxication - methanol
Definition
Methanol intoxication is poisoning caused by ingestion of methanol (often called wood alcohol). Methanol poisoning produces a profound metabolic acidosis that can cause blindness and can destroy the kidneys and other organs.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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