Body Packer Syndrome: a health hazard of deglutitioned controlled drugs

Authors

  • MSS Patel RTD Pathologist
  • K Saasa GP and HIV/Aids Consultant

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55320/mjz.50.1.397

Keywords:

body packer syndrome, drug courier, drug trafficking, drug deglutition, drug death

Abstract

A case of an accidental overdose in a body packer or drug courier is reported. It highlights a health hazard of deglutitioned controlled drugs. A clinico-pathological aspect of the body packer syndrome is discussed.

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Published

02-12-2023

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Section

Case Report

How to Cite

Body Packer Syndrome: a health hazard of deglutitioned controlled drugs. (2023). Medical Journal of Zambia, 50(1), 82-84. https://doi.org/10.55320/mjz.50.1.397

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