Genotoxicity associated with oxidative damage in the liver and kidney of mice exposed to dimethoate subchronic intoxication.

Background and aims Because of the widespread use of pesticides for domestic and industrial applications, the evaluation of their toxic effects is of major concern to public health. The aim of the present study was to investigate the propensity of dimethoate (DM), an organophosphorus pesticide, to cause oxidative damage in the liver and kidney of mice and its associated genotoxic effect.