Citation

Madhok M. Minn. Med. 2007; 90(9): 48-50.

Affiliation

Division of Emergency Medicine, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Minnesota Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17966265

Abstract

A triphasic onset of subacute gastrointestinal toxicity, followed by a false recovery period, and, subsequently, late-onset hepatic failure is pathogenomonic of poisoning with cyclopeptide-containing Amanita mushrooms. This article presents the case report of 7 Minnesota residents who developed symptoms of Amanita poisoning after consuming cooked mushrooms picked at a county park. The article includes a review of the pathophysiology and management of Amanita poisoning.

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