Mushrooms: Mushroom Poisoning (Mycetism)
Mushroom poisoning is usually caused by components in mushrooms (mycotoxins) that are ingested when supposedly edible mushrooms are eaten. However, the actual number of these cases is much lower than the level of awareness of mushroom poisoning would suggest. The consequences, however, can be serious, leading in particular to liver failure and even death. Caution … Mushrooms: Mushroom Poisoning (Mycetism)
