Mushroom poisoning in Thailand between 2003 and 2017

Somrithipol, Sayanh; Pinruan, Umpawa; Sommai, Sujinda; Khamsuntorn, Phongsawat; Luangsa-ard, Janet Jennifer

doi:10.47371/mycosci.2022.08.003

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“…This difference is probably attributable to the different rainfall, in fact in 2017 the precipitation levels were significantly lower compared to the other years (data not shown). Similar fluctuations generally attributable to climatic conditions have been highlighted by other authors (Cervellin et al., 2018 ; Keller et al., 2018 ; Somrithipol et al., 2022 ).…”

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“…Overall, 92 (56.1%) intoxicated were males, and 72 (43.9%) females. Epidemiological inequality in gender has been reported by several studies from Thailand (Somrithipol et al, 2022), Anatolia (Cevik & Unluoglu, 2014), and Switzerland (Keller et al, 2018) where MP was more frequent in females, whereas others showed a higher number of male patients, in agreement with our findings (Jiang et al, 2018;Kintziger et al, 2011;Lewinsohn et al, 2023).…”

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confidence: 93%

“…In our retrospective covering a 10-year period (2011-2021), 164 (Cervellin et al, 2018;Keller et al, 2018;Somrithipol et al, 2022).…”

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In the field of food poisoning, those caused by the ingestion of mushrooms play a relevant epidemiological role, still representing a significant problem for public health in many countries (Somrithipol et al, 2022). Mushrooms have been part of the human diet for millennia (Wang et al, 2014), and their picking and consumption are common practice worldwide, especially in Asia, Europe, and the United States (Gawlikowski et al, 2015;Wu & Sun, 2004).

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Epidemiology and clinical aspect of mushroom poisonings in South Sardinia: A 10‐year retrospective analysis (2011–2021)

La Rosa,

Corrias,

Pintor

et al. 2023

Food Science & Nutrition

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Mushroom poisoning is a severe problem of public health, however, information about its epidemiology and management is still limited. This is the first study focused on Sardinia that investigates data about mushroom poisoning describing epidemiology, clinical presentation, seasonality, and the most common involved species. In this retrospective study, we analyzed data recovered from the database of Mycological Inspectorates during a 10‐year period (2011–2021). Overall, 164 cases of mushroom poisoning have been identified, with significant peaks in autumn. The highest number of episodes of intoxication were recorded in Cagliari (64), followed by Carbonia (55) and Sanluri (45), although the annual distribution of cases among the provinces varied considerably in the study period. Thanks to the expertise of the Mycological Inspectorate service, the implicated species have been identified in 162 cases (98.78%); 81 cases were caused by toxic species, 60 by edible, and 45 by not edible species. Omphalotus olearius and Agaricus xanthodermus were the most represented toxic species (22% and 18%, respectively); Boletus aereus (18%) was the most frequent edible species, while Boletaceae were the prevalent not edible mushrooms. The data collected in South Sardinia over a period of 10‐years demonstrate how a correct and rapid recognition of mushroom poisoning is important to improve the prognosis of patients, however, there are still problems of lack of knowledge, on the part of the population, on the existence of the consultancy services. Because most illnesses from poisonous mushroom ingestion are preventable, increased public awareness about the potential dangers of mushroom poisoning is mandatory.

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“…In our retrospective covering a 10-year period (2011-2021), 164 (Cervellin et al, 2018;Keller et al, 2018;Somrithipol et al, 2022).…”

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Epidemiology and clinical aspect of mushroom poisonings in South Sardinia: A 10‐year retrospective analysis (2011–2021)

La Rosa,

Corrias,

Pintor

et al. 2023

Food Science & Nutrition

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“…In Germany, from 2000 to 2018, 4441 patients received hospital treatments due to the consumption of toxic mushrooms, resulting in 22 fatalities (Wennig et al 2020 ). Additionally, Thailand reported 22,571 cases of mushroom poisoning and 106 associated deaths between 2003 and 2017 (Somrithipol et al 2022 ).…”

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Using a DNA mini-barcode within the ITS region to identify toxic Amanita in mushroom poisoning cases

Xing,

Bai,

et al. 2024

Appl Microbiol Biotechnol

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Mushroom poisoning contributes significantly to global foodborne diseases and related fatalities. Amanita mushrooms frequently cause such poisonings; however, identifying these toxic species is challenging due to the unavailability of fresh and intact samples. It is often necessary to analyze residues, vomitus, or stomach extracts to obtain DNA sequences for the identification of species responsible for causing food poisoning. This usually proves challenging to obtain usable DNA sequences that can be analyzed using conventional molecular biology techniques. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a DNA mini-barcoding method for the identification of Amanita species. Following the evaluation and optimization of universal primers for DNA mini-barcoding in Amanita mushrooms, we found that the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) gene sequence primer ITS-a was the most suitable DNA barcode primer for identifying Amanita species. Forty-three Amanita samples were subsequently amplified and sequenced. The sequences obtained were analyzed for intra- and inter-species genetic distances, and a phylogenetic tree was constructed. The findings indicated that the designed primers had strong universality among the Amanita samples and could accurately identify the target gene fragment with a length of 290 bp. Notably, the DNA mini-barcode accurately identified the 43 Amanita samples, demonstrating high consistency with the conventional DNA barcode. Furthermore, it effectively identified DNA from digested samples. In summary, this DNA mini-barcode is a promising tool for detecting accidental ingestion of toxic Amanita mushrooms. It may be used as an optimal barcode for species identification and traceability in events of Amanita-induced mushroom poisoning. Key points • Development of a DNA mini-barcoding method for Amanita species identification without fresh samples. • The ITS-a primer set was optimized for robust universality in Amanita samples. • The mini-barcode is suitable for screening toxic mushroom species in mushroom poisoning cases. Graphical Abstract

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Neuropsychiatric symptoms following the consumption of Lanmaoa asiatica, a poisonous mushroom native to Yunnan

Dai,

Duan,

Yang

et al. 2024

Hong Kong j. emerg. med.

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ObjectivesTo describe and analyze the clinical characteristics and outcomes of Lanmaoa asiatica poisoning cases.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective study of Lanmaoa asiatica poisoning cases admitted to the emergency department of the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province from January 2023 to December 2023.ResultsA total of 81 patients were admitted, with ages ranging from 14 to 84 years and a median age of 42.5 ± 14.6, predominantly female (72.8%). The peak poisoning cases were observed in July (n = 55, 67.9%). The commonest clinical presentation was the mixed neuropsychiatric and gastroenteritic type (64.2%), while 24.7% of patients presented with neuropsychiatric symptoms only and 11.1% of patients presented with pure gastroenteritic symptoms. The most common first symptom was visual hallucination (n = 56, 69.1%), followed by gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea (n = 44, 54.3%) and vomiting (n = 36, 44.4%). Around 69.4% of patients had delayed onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms of 12–24 h after mushroom intake and 78.7% of patients had onset of gastroenteritic symptoms within 6 h after ingestion. Laboratory tests showed normal blood routine, liver function, kidney function, cardiac enzymes, and coagulation function. The median length of stay was 3 days, and no fatalities were reported.ConclusionsLanmaoa asiatica poisoning peaked in July. The commonest clinical presentation was the mixed neuropsychiatric and gastroenteritic type. The most common first symptom was visual hallucination. The incubation period for gastrointestinal symptoms was shorter than neuropsychiatric symptoms. Short hospitalization and absence of organ function damage was observed in Lanmaoa asiatica poisoning.

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Mushroom poisoning in Thailand between 2003 and 2017

Abstract: Mushroom poisoning is an important food-borne disease causing a problem for public health in many countries. Reports from various countries have been published, such as Japan (Ishihara &

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Epidemiology and clinical aspect of mushroom poisonings in South Sardinia: A 10‐year retrospective analysis (2011–2021)

Epidemiology and clinical aspect of mushroom poisonings in South Sardinia: A 10‐year retrospective analysis (2011–2021)

Using a DNA mini-barcode within the ITS region to identify toxic Amanita in mushroom poisoning cases

Neuropsychiatric symptoms following the consumption of Lanmaoa asiatica, a poisonous mushroom native to Yunnan

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