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Methanol intoxication

Definition

Methanol intoxication is poisoning caused by ingestion of methanol (often called wood alcohol). Methanol poisoning produces a profound metabolic acidosis that can cause blindness and can destroy the kidneys and other organs.

(See methanol overdose and acidosis.)

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Intoxication - methanol