Nicotinic plant poisoning

@article{Schep2009NicotinicPP,
  title={Nicotinic plant poisoning},
  author={Leo J. Schep and Robin Slaughter and D. Michael G. Beasley},
  journal={Clinical Toxicology},
  year={2009},
  volume={47},
  pages={771 - 781},
  url={https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:28312730}
}
Exposure to plants containing nicotine and nicotine-like alkaloids can lead to severe poisoning but, with prompt supportive care, patients should make a full recovery.
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