Worldwide, special attention has been paid to wild mushrooms-induced poisoning. This
review article provides a report on the global pattern and characteristics of mushroom …

Background and aims Amanita phalloides poisoning causes severe liver damage which
may be potentially fatal. Several treatments are available, but their effectiveness has not …

The present study was carried out to document the diversity and ecological characteristics of
macrofungi of Bajaur, Pakistan. The diversity of macrofungi comprised 51 species belonging …

Edible mushrooms, a class of macroscopic fungi, serve as delicious and nutritious food
supplements around the world. Nevertheless, accidental consumption of poisonous …

The aim of this study was to determine pharmacokinetics of α-amanitin, a toxic bicyclic
octapeptide isolated from the poisonous mushrooms, following intravenous (iv) or oral (po) …

Aims and Objectives: To study the clinical and biochemical profiles and short term outcomes
of patients with mushroom poisoning admitted to a tertiary care hospital. Materials and …

Mushrooms, a diverse group of fungi, has captivated human interest for centuries due to
their intriguing characteristics and versatile application. The nutritional profile, coupled with …

Introduction The outbreak of acute kidney injury (AKI) due to mushroom poisoning is not a
frequently encountered medical challenge. Herein, we present 13 mushroom poisoning …

Wild mushroom grow abundantly in the tropical belts of India, and they form part of the diet
among the ethnic tribes. However, wild mushrooms are toxic, and some cause organ failure …

Background: Of the estimated 5000 existing mushroom species, only 200 to 300 have been
established to be edible and safe, whereas 50 to 100 species are known to be poisonous for …