What Is Methanol Poisoning? U.S. Man Among Six Dead In Southeast Asia
Six foreign tourists have died of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, Southeast Asia. What is the substance and how does it affect the body?
What is methanol, what are the symptoms of methanol poisoning and how does it end up in alcohol?
The NHS warns that as little as 4ml of methanol can cause hallucinations and blindness. Half an hour to two hours after consuming methanol symptoms include drowsiness, confusion and irritability. Later symptoms include dizziness, vomiting, severe abdominal pain and diarrhoea.
What Is Methanol Poisoning? Scientists Explain As More People Die
Bianca Jones, 19, from Australia, was confirmed to have died on Thursday by her family, hours after U.S. officials announced the death of an American man, and days after Danish authorities confirmed the deaths of two young Danish women, aged 19 and 20—all in Laos.
6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. What is it and why was it in drinks?
Two Australian teenagers and a British woman have died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos
What to Know About the Methanol Poisonings in Laos
At least six tourists who traveled to Laos have died in recent days, prompting international alarm about the dangers of consuming alcoholic drinks that contain methanol.
6 tourists in Laos have died after drinking tainted alcohol
Tourists from the U.S., Australia, Denmark and the U.K. have died. A tourism police officer said a "number of people" had been detained in the case but that no charges have yet been filed.
Sixth tourist death reported from drinking tainted alcohol in Laos
A second Australian teen is confirmed to have died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos, bringing the total number of fatalities to six, including one American. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports on a tragic case linked to a popular backpackers' hostel.
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