Suspected Mass Methanol Poisoning In Laos: Here’s What To Know
T he death of six tourists visiting Laos is suspected to be the result of mass methanol poisoning, after all are believed to have consumed alcoholic drinks tainted with the toxic substance. With officials issuing fresh warnings about the dangers of ingesting methanol, here’s what you should know about what it is and how it affects the body.
Authorities in Laos have reportedly banned the sale and consumption of a vodka and whisky brand after six tourists died from ...
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Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, Laos. Most of these incidents occur in Asia, ...
Methanol poisoning is treated by stopping the alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme from creating toxic by-products. "This can be accomplished by either using a drug to inhibit the enzyme directly or by ...
James Louis Hutson, 57, of the US, and Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20 and Freja Vennervald Sorensen, 21, both Danish, were ...
Here's how methanol poisoning occurs, and some steps you can take to protect yourself while travelling. It's an odourless, colourless and flammable liquid which is the simplest form of alcohol.
UK tourists have been warned about drinking alcohol in four countries after reports or methanol poisoning. Six tourists died ...
As authorities investigate the deaths of six tourists in Laos, here's what Canadians need to know about recognizing and ...
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