The mother of a British woman who died of methanol poisoning while backpacking with friends told of her ‘horrendous’ 16-hour ...

Six foreign tourists have died of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, Southeast Asia. What is the substance and how does it ...

Two Australian teenagers have died after a suspected methanol poisoning in Laos. A pharmacologist explains what to know about ...

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“Symptoms of methanol poisoning include vomiting, seizures and dizziness. The optic nerve seems to be particularly vulnerable to methanol toxicity, so there is the potential for temporary or permanent ...

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It is very similar to ethanol – the pure form of alcohol in alcoholic drinks. But unlike ethanol it has a different chemical structure that makes it toxic for humans if they consume it. Methanol ...

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In the wake of a young Aussie woman dying in Laos, here’s everything you need to know about methanol poisoning.