Poisons which mimic common disease
| Symptoms and signs | Possible toxin | Possible differential |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ketotic hypoglycaemia, collapse | Ethanol | MCAD, glycogen storage disease |
| Acute liver failure | Paracetamol | Idiopathic liver failure |
| Hyperglycaemia, ketosis, CNS depression | Acetone Theophylline4 | Diabetic ketoacidosis |
| CNS depression, fits, pyrexia | Ecstasy | Febrile convulsion5 |
| Hyperthermia, tachypnoea, sudden onset of symptoms | Salicylates | Pneumonia |