Kerosene, a colorless, thin liquid generated through
fractional distillation of petroleum is a combination of aromatic and aliphatic
hydrocarbons. This hydrocarbon fuel produced through distillation of petroleum
is invaluable for many reasons. In comparison with other fuel types, it is
comparatively cheap to produce. The results of various studies indicate that
exposure to kerosene is toxic to different physiologic and biochemical
processes in experimental animals, which is a clarion call for nations in the
regions where kerosene is more frequently used and misused to enact laws for
the safe packaging and sale of this product. Misuse of kerosene comes in
different forms. Kerosene has been reported to be potent in the treatment of
several ailments. There are indications that it has been inappropriately used
in the treatment of leg ulcers, arthritis, snake bites, gastrointestinal
disorders, burns, and foot rot. Therefore, a concerted effort is required to
educate both the sellers and users of this product about the danger of constant
exposure.
Author (s) Details
Ayobola Abolape Iyanda
Department of Chemical Pathology, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola
University of Technology, Osogbo, Nigeria.
John I. Anetor
Department of Chemical Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan,
Ibadan, Nigeria.
Please see the link:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/ibs/v7/743
