Laos, Methanol toxicity

Doctors reveal surprising treatment for methanol poisoning — in wake of 6 tourists’ deaths in Laos
Doctors have revealed a common treatment to slow the effects of methanol poisoning. It comes after six people died following a mass methanol poisoning in Laos, including Melbourne teenagers Bianca
Deaths of backpackers poisoned by methanol-tainted alcohol in Laos highlights 'forgotten crisis'
The deaths of six backpackers, including two Australian teenagers, have highlighted the dangers of contaminated alcohol in South-East Asia. But it's a danger locals live with daily.
Six people have died in Laos from drinking tainted alcohol – what you need to know about methanol
The problem with methanol poisoning is that it looks very much like alcohol poisoning. And delays in treatment can be fatal.
Tragedy in Laos: Methanol-tainted alcohol kills 6 tourists
Six tourists from Australia, Denmark, the United States, and the United Kingdom died in Laos due to methanol poisoning. In response to these tragic events, the country's authorities banned the sale and consumption of a specific brand of vodka and whiskey.
Methanol tragedy in Laos: Six tourists lose their lives
Six tourists from Australia, Denmark, the United States, and the United Kingdom have died in Laos due to methanol poisoning. In response to these tragic events, Lao authorities have banned the sale and consumption of vodka and whiskey from a specific brand.
Laos bans ‘Tiger’ vodka and whisky brand after suspected methanol poisoning deaths
Authorities in Laos have reportedly banned the sale and consumption of a vodka and whisky brand after six tourists died from ...
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Suspected Mass Methanol Poisoning In Laos: Here’s What To Know
T he death of six tourists visiting Laos is suspected to be the result of mass methanol poisoning, after all are believed to ...
Can you tell fake alcohol from real? Why methanol is so hard to detect
As authorities investigate the deaths of six tourists in Laos, here's what Canadians need to know about recognizing and ...
Laos detains foreign hostel staff over backpacker methanol poisonings as families and travelers demand answers
Eight staff members of a backpacker hostel in Laos have been detained by local authorities as they investigate the deaths of ...
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 ...
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Alcohol poisoning deaths in Laos renew concerns about methanol. Here’s what to know
The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected ...
Methanol poisoning: how Laos horror happened
Southeast Asia has the "highest rates of methanol poisoning globally", said Al Jazeera, and this is often blamed on "economic ...
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 ...