In the case history provided, what was the source of poisoning?
The source of pesticide in the case presentation was coveralls that were laundered after a spill. Laundering does not remove pesticide residue from heavier fabrics and leather. Laundering contaminated articles with other clothes may contaminate the other clothes. Clothing that has been contaminated should be double plastic bagged, then incinerated in a biohazard incinerator. In this case example, when the contaminated coveralls were worn, perspiration slowly leached pesticide from the coveralls and the pesticide was absorbed through the skin.
