2014
DOI: 10.1007/s13181-013-0355-2
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Mycetism: A Review of the Recent Literature

Abstract: Approximately 100 of the known species of mushrooms are poisonous to humans. New toxic mushroom species continue to be identified. Some species initially classified as edible are later reclassified as toxic. This results in a continually expanding list of toxic mushrooms. As new toxic species are identified, some classic teachings about mycetism no longer hold true. As more toxic mushrooms are identified and more toxic syndromes are reported, older classification systems fail to effectively accommodate mycetis… Show more

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“…Most mushroom poisoning, also known as mycetism or mycetismus, occurs following misidentification of a toxic species as an edible one and this accounts for hundreds of deaths globally each year (Graeme 2014). There are also, however, reports of poisonous mushrooms being used in assassinations.…”
Section: Toxic Basidiomycetesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Most mushroom poisoning, also known as mycetism or mycetismus, occurs following misidentification of a toxic species as an edible one and this accounts for hundreds of deaths globally each year (Graeme 2014). There are also, however, reports of poisonous mushrooms being used in assassinations.…”
Section: Toxic Basidiomycetesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Collecting wild mushrooms for consumption is, however, associated with a risk of poisoning arising from the ingestion of toxic species, often of similar morphological appearance to those considered as edible. Depending on toxin, its dose and individual susceptibility or associated conditions (for example, simultaneous consumption of alcohol), the clinical symptoms can widely vary in onset time and the magnitude of their manifestation, encompassing mild or severe gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, headache, fatigue, hallucinations, seizures, hemolysis, and life‐threatening liver or renal damage (Chen, Zhang, & Zhang, ; Graeme et al., ). Every year, ingestion of toxic mushrooms causes various health disturbances, and some can lead to death in the absence or in spite of medical intervention.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It then blocks mRNA synthesis and DNA transcription by inhibiting RNA polymerase II in the nucleus . Cell death therefore occurs as a result of deterioration of protein synthesis in cells with high turnover, such as hepatocytes, GIS epithelial and hepatic tubule cells .…”
Section: Objectivementioning
confidence: 99%
“…α‐AMA‐induced mushroom intoxication consists of four clinical stages. Unfortunately, the clinical signs become obvious 24–72 hr after mushroom consumption .…”
Section: Objectivementioning
confidence: 99%