What level of pesticide poisoning is associated with fatigue, headache, nausea, dizziness, and excessive sweating?

• A. Severe Poisoning
• B. Acute Poisoning
• C. Moderate Poisoning
• D. Mild Poisoning

Answer: (D)

Mild pesticide poisoning is indicated by early, non-life-threatening symptoms such as fatigue, headache, nausea, dizziness, and excessive sweating. These signs reflect a lower level of exposure where the body is starting to react but has not yet shown more serious effects. In contrast, moderate poisoning would typically bring stronger symptoms like vomiting, tremors, confusion, or marked weakness, and severe poisoning would involve life-threatening signs such as seizures, unconsciousness, or trouble breathing. Acute poisoning describes the rapid onset after exposure, but the specific level here is best identified by the mild category because the listed symptoms are characteristic of mild rather than moderate or severe effects. If exposure occurs, remove the person from the source, rinse or wash as appropriate, and seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen.