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==Background==
*Member of chlorophenoxy pesticide group, and are often contaminated with dioxin
*Gained notoriety during Vietnam War

===Mechanism===
*Absorbed through skin, GI tract, and respiratory tract
*Acts on skeletal muscle but exact mechanism unknown

==Clinical Features==
*Serious toxic effects develop in 4-6 hours
*Non-specific dermal and GI irritation ([[nausea]], [[vomiting]], GI distress)
*Myotonia, muscle fasciculations, [[rhabdomyolysis]], [[hyperthermia]]

==Differential Diagnosis==
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==Evaluation==
*No specific tests for chlorophenoxy compounds
*Workup is aimed at detecting muscle injury and hepatic/renal function

==Management==
*Skin decontamination
*Supportive care
*Treat [[rhabdomyolysis]], [[hyperthermia]], and [[metabolic acidosis]]

==Disposition==

==See Also==

==References==

[[Category:Toxicology]]