scholarly journals Mushroom Poisoning Outbreaks — China, 2010–2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (24) ◽  
pp. 518-522
Author(s):  
Weiwei Li ◽  
◽  
Sara M. Pires ◽  
Zhitao Liu ◽  
Jinjun Liang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mushroom Poisoning

scholarly journals Molecular Identification of Mushroom Species in Italy: An Ongoing Project Aimed at Reinforcing the Control Measures of an Increasingly Appreciated Sustainable Food

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 238
Author(s):  
Alice Giusti ◽  
Enrica Ricci ◽  
Laura Gasperetti ◽  
Marta Galgani ◽  
Luca Polidori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Selection Process ◽  
Winning Strategy ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Mushroom Poisoning ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Mushroom Species ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Genotypic Analysis

Proper investment in mushroom production (farming and wild mushroom picking activities) may represent a winning strategy for many countries, including Italy, to better face the problems of food security and environmental impact, and to break away from imports, enhancing the local products. However, the risk related to the consumption of poisoning species requires governments to implement or reinforce effective control measures to protect consumers. Mushroom identification by phenotype observation is hardly applicable if morphologically-similar species, non-whole specimens, or clinical samples are involved. Genotypic analysis is a valid alternative. An ongoing research project involving the Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Lazio and Tuscany, the regional Mycological Inspectorate, the Tuscany Mycological Groups Association, and the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Pisa aims to reinforce the collaboration among institutions for the management of mushroom poisoning. The core’s project aims to develop an internal genetic database to support the identification of wild and cultivated mushroom species in the Italian territory. The database will include Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) sequences retrieved from official databases (the NCBI GenBank and the BOLD system) which are considered to be reliable, after a proper selection process, and sequences from specimens collected directly and identified by expert mycologists. Once it is validated, the database will be available and further implementable by the official network of national laboratories.

Mushroom Poisoning

1956 ◽  
Vol 56 (8) ◽  
pp. 998
Author(s):  
P. James Costa ◽  
Mary Jane Dews
Keyword(s):  
Mushroom Poisoning

scholarly journals Acute Liver Failure Caused byAmanita phalloidesPoisoning

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Santi ◽  
Caterina Maggioli ◽  
Marianna Mastroroberto ◽  
Manuel Tufoni ◽  
Lucia Napoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Liver Failure ◽  
Acute Liver Failure ◽  
Rna Polymerase Ii ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Amanita Phalloides ◽  
Prognostic Indicators ◽  
Mushroom Poisoning ◽  
Lag Phase ◽  
Kidney Involvement

Mushroom poisoning is a relatively rare cause of acute liver failure (ALF). The present paper analyzes the pathogenesis, clinical features, prognostic indicators, and therapeutic strategies of ALF secondary to ingestion ofAmanita phalloides, which represents the most common and deadly cause of mushroom poisoning. Liver damage fromAmanita phalloidesis related to the amanitins, powerful toxins that inhibit RNA polymerase II resulting in a deficient protein synthesis and cell necrosis. After an asymptomatic lag phase, the clinical picture is characterized by gastrointestinal symptoms, followed by the liver and kidney involvement. Amatoxin poisoning may progress into ALF and eventually death if liver transplantation is not performed. The mortality rate afterAmanita phalloidespoisoning ranges from 10 to 20%. The management of amatoxin poisoning consists of preliminary medical care, supportive measures, detoxification therapies, and orthotopic liver transplantation. The clinical efficacy of any modality of treatment is difficult to demonstrate since randomized, controlled clinical trials have not been reported. The use of extracorporeal liver assist devices as well as auxiliary liver transplantation may represent additional therapeutic options.

Die Hämolytischen Syndrome im Kindesalter

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1954 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-179
Keyword(s):  
Mushroom Poisoning ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
City Center ◽  
Stationary Population ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Children’S Hospital ◽  
The University

The author of this excellent monograph has been for many years connected with the University Children's Hospital in Zürich, as a coworker of Fanconi who wrote the preface of this book. The University hospitals in Zürich are a traditional center of clinical hematologic research. Feer, Fanconi and Naegeli made important contributions dealing with the constitutional etiology of blood dyscrasias. The stationary population of Zürich facilitates study of hereditary traits such as spherocytosis, the international influx, e.g., experiences in Mediterranean anemia and the location as university and city center abundant material of mushroom poisoning and erythroblastosis.

Mushroom poisoning: A proposed new clinical classification

Toxicon ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 157 ◽  
pp. 53-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian White ◽  
Scott A. Weinstein ◽  
Luc De Haro ◽  
Regis Bédry ◽  
Andreas Schaper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mushroom Poisoning ◽  
Clinical Classification

Poisoning from wild mushrooms in Eastern Anatolia region: analyses of 5 years

2007 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 579-582 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Durukan ◽  
M. Yildiz ◽  
Y. Cevik ◽  
I. Ikizceli ◽  
C. Kavalci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Centre ◽  
Time Lag ◽  
Abdominal Discomfort ◽  
Mushroom Poisoning ◽  
Eastern Anatolia ◽  
Wild Mushroom ◽  
Wild Mushrooms ◽  
Correct Treatment ◽  
Laboratory Findings ◽  
Duration Of Hospitalization

The objective of this study was to describe the demographic and clinical features of patients who were admitted to the emergency department (ED) due to wild mushroom poisoning and to point the importance of mushroom poisonings in our area. This study was performed by examining the files of wild mushroom poisoning patients who were admitted to the ED of Firat University, Faculty of Medicine, between January 2000 and June 2004, retrospectively. Patients ≥16 years of age were included in the study. The frequency of wild mushroom poisoning, age and sex of the patients, season, place of the residence, laboratory findings, treatment and outcome of the patients were investigated. During the study period, 64 patients with wild mushroom poisoning were admitted to the ED. From 64 overall patients, 25 (39.1%) were males. The most common complaints during the admission were nausea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort. The duration of hospitalization was two (range 1—4 days) days. No death was observed. Severity of mushroom poisoning depends on the type of mushroom eaten, the time lag between the poisoning and admission to the hospital, and the rapid and correct treatment given to the patient either in the ambulance or at health centre. Human & Experimental Toxicology (2007) 26: 579—582.

Mushroom Poisoning in Italy

1978 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 257-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Costantino
Keyword(s):  
Mushroom Poisoning
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