Malicious Mushrooms

Accidental ingestion of the toxic Death Cap mushroom, and others of the Amantina species, can occur due to their physical similarities with commonly edible fungi. Production of certain toxins which prevent protein synthesis can lead to fulminant organ failure and death. Although treatment is mostly...

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Main Authors: Peter Iskander, Diana Marzouk, Anthony Iskander, Fouzia Oza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
Series:Gastro Hep Advances
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772572323000122