The epidemiology, toxidromic classification, general management, and prevention of mushroom poisoning in the United States.

Abstract

Since the 1950s, reports of severe and fatal mushroom poisonings have increased worldwide. Clinicians must consider mushroom poisoning in the evaluation of all patients who may be intoxicated by natural substances. Because information on natural exposures is often incorrect or insufficient, a new syndromic classification of mushroom poisoning is proposed to guide clinicians in making earlier diagnoses, especially in cases where only advanced critical care, including kidney or liver transplantation, may be life saving.

• Authors: James H Diaz
• Journal: The Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society : official organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society (J La State Med Soc) 2005 Nov-Dec Vol. 157 Issue 6 Pg. 330-6 ISSN: 0024-6921 [Print] United States
• PMID: 16579346 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Mycotoxins
• Parasympathomimetics
• Muscarine
• Acetaldehyde
• gyromitrin

Topics

• Acetaldehyde (adverse effects, analogs & derivatives)
• Acute Kidney Injury (etiology)
• Humans
• Muscarine (poisoning)
• Mushroom Poisoning (classification, epidemiology, prevention & control, therapy)
• Mycotoxins
• Parasympathomimetics (poisoning)
• Rhabdomyolysis (etiology)
• Syndrome
• Time Factors
• United States (epidemiology)