Mushroom poisoning in Ireland: The collaboration between the National Poisons Information Centre and expert mycologists

Cassidy, Nicola; Duggan, Edel; Tracey, Joseph

doi:10.3109/15563650.2011.560854

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“…35 Interesting perspective emerges from innovative molecular biology techniques adapted to be used with gastric aspiration fluids or cooked mushrooms, but they are yet not ready for prime time in clinical practice due to the high cost, the need for skilled personnel, and the long turnaround time. 36 As in other studies, we identified a high prevalence of edible mushrooms causing ED presentation. 9,13,32 In agreement with two previous Swiss studies, B. edulis was the most frequent species.…”

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Epidemiology and clinics of mushroom poisoning in Northern Italy: A 21-year retrospective analysis

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Epidemiology and clinics of mushroom poisoning in Northern Italy: A 21-year retrospective analysis

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“…1,4 The diagnosis of mushroom poisoning should be based on mushroom identification, clinical features, and laboratory analyses. 9 Mushrooms have numerous spores characteristic for each species. 10,11 The gastric contents, the reminder of a mushroom dish, and the whole mushrooms themselves are subject to evaluation.…”

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Edible mushroom-related poisoning

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Background: The American Association of Poison Control Center (AAPCC) shows that in 2012 there were 0.3% of human exposures involving mushrooms. Only 17% of 6600 cases were then identified by the species. The present retrospective study was designed to identify the epidemiology of mushroom poisoning in adults admitted to Krakow’s Department of Clinical Toxicology (DCT) from 2002 to 2009. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted retrospectively after examining the files of 457 adult patients with wild mushroom poisoning. Mycological analysis was made and the species of the poisoning-inducing mushroom was determined. Furthermore, the circumstances related to the mushroom gathering, transport, storage, preparation, and consumption have been analyzed. Results: The analysis revealed that in 400 (87.53%) out of 457 cases, the clinical symptoms were caused by ingestion of identified edible mushroom species. The main reason for edible mushroom poisoning is associated with their incorrect processing after harvest. The analysis of the circumstances of mushroom collection, transport, and storage shows that the largest percentage of poisoning was connected with long-term storage of mushroom dishes, collecting, and storing them in plastic bags, and long storage of mushrooms. Conclusion: Based on spore analysis of the gastric content, edible mushrooms were responsible for the great majority of mushroom poisoning cases admitted to the DCT. The toxicity of edible mushroom is associated with proceeding with them during collection, transport, and storage. The medical history should be supplemented by questions concerning these circumstances. The identification of the mushroom by a mycologist is highly desirable.

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“…17 With regard to poisonous fungi, the importance of precise identifications by specialists is clear, and this has been highlighted in several studies. 18,19 There can be surprises even with supposedly well-known fungi purchased in stores. Recently, molecular work showed that a packet of dried "porcini mushrooms (Boletus edulis)" bought in a London shop, contained a mixture of three Boletus species that were new to science; 20 fortunately in this case they appear not to have been poisonous species of the genus.…”

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Forensic mycology: current perspectives

Hawksworth¹,

Wiltshire²

2015

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Mycology can contribute to a variety of forensic investigations, including the determination of postmortem intervals from mold growth on corpses, psychoactive substances and toxins, hazards from mold growth in buildings, and providing trace evidence linking people and objects with places. Studies are also starting to be undertaken to explore the use of molecular data on fungi in the characterization of soils. In addition, where there are health concerns, possibly associated with mold growth in buildings, guidance is presented with respect to the collection of samples, and some caveats are given which must be considered in interpretation of data. Attention is drawn to pertinent publications which either appeared, or came to the attention of the authors, since the review they prepared in 2010. This is supplemented by examples from their own recent casework. In order to avoid valuable information being overlooked, there is a need for investigating officers, and those involved in forensic medicine, especially pathologists and toxicologists, to be aware of the evidential value of fungi. In particular, they should not overlook opportunities to recover spores from human remains, to examine any mold colonies growing on corpses, and to analyze gut contents for fungal material and spores.

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Mushroom poisoning in Ireland: The collaboration between the National Poisons Information Centre and expert mycologists

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Epidemiology and clinics of mushroom poisoning in Northern Italy: A 21-year retrospective analysis

Epidemiology and clinics of mushroom poisoning in Northern Italy: A 21-year retrospective analysis

Edible mushroom-related poisoning

Forensic mycology: current perspectives

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