Lathyrism
Lathyrism Lathyrism Neurolathyrism (NL) is a neurodegenerative disease that is caused by heavy consumption of grass pea, Lathyrussativus. Toxin The pulse contains the neurotoxin called b-N-oxalyl-a,b-diaminopropionic acid (b-ODAP).[Synonym b-oxalylaminoalanine(BOAA)] History Ancient disease. Often occurs in epidemics. Several epidemics occurred in most parts of the world .Prevalance India 5.3 per 1000 Onset Depending on the amount of […]
