(Rev Méd Chile 2004; 132: 493-9).

Most cases of loxoscelism of this series were cutaneous. The population must be educated about the clinical signs of spider bite to seek early and adequate medical treatment.

Paracetamol overdose is common in Chile. Authorities should carry out preventive measures. Antidotes and the capacity to measure plasma levels of paracetamol should be available in healthcare centers.

1.5-13.9, p < 0.01). Men had a fourfold higher risk of being exposed to vaccines or medications for veterinary use (OR 4.2,. Conclusions: Most calls involving an exposure to a biological agent were caused by self-inoculation of veterinary medications. (Rev Med Chile 2014; 142: 443-450)

The relevance of environmental health and the scope of pediatric environmental health specialty units (Rev Méd Chile 2009; 137: 101-5