MUSHROOM POISONING

Abstract

Just like in our country mushroom poisoning (mushroom toxicity) is considerably prevalent and it is commonly encountered throughout the world. Different types of toxins found in mushroom may cause serious and severe poisoning and rapid death. Mushroom toxicity usually brings on gastrointestinal toxicity symptoms.

Acute mushroom poisoning signs and symptoms depend on the type of toxin and poisoning usually occurs within the first 2 hours to 6 hours. Late symptoms often indicate poorer prognosis.

Mushrooms known to be non-toxic among the people may cause digestive system symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea when eaten by humans. Bacterial contamination, allergic reactions and because of the heavy metals from the soil of mushroom plant food poisoning can be seen in the digestive system going with the findings. This study provides information about mushroom species, toxic properties and variosu type of treatments.

Keywords

• MUSHROOM POISONING

References

1. Bilge Ahsen KARA, Anıl Emre DEDEOĞLU
2. Gazi Mustafa Kemal Hospital, Ministry of Health, Turkey Council of Forensic Medicine, Ministry of Justice, Turkey