Research Keyword: toxidrome

Neurotoxicity associated with the medicinal mushroom product-Diamond Shruumz: A case report

A 17-year-old girl became severely ill after eating a chocolate bar containing a medicinal mushroom product that was contaminated with muscimol, a toxic compound from poisonous mushrooms. She experienced confusion, uncontrollable muscle jerks, dilated pupils, and excessive drooling, requiring hospitalization and temporary breathing assistance. Though her symptoms resolved within 8 hours and she recovered fully, this case highlights the serious danger of unregulated mushroom supplements that can be contaminated with deadly toxins.

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Acute liver failure caused by Amanita verna: a case series and review of the literature

This case study examines three patients who became severely ill after eating poisonous Amanita verna mushrooms in China. One patient successfully received a liver transplant and recovered, while the other two died from brain bleeding complications. The study highlights that liver transplantation can be life-saving for mushroom poisoning victims with severe liver failure, though doctors need better guidelines to decide when transplantation is the right choice.

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