446 cases of morel mushroom poisoning were reported in France between 2010-2020. What organ systems were most often reported to be affected?
Most patients developed gastrointestinal (83.6%) and neuro-logical symptoms (53.3%), with both in 38.5% of cases.
Vodovar, D., Le Visage, L., Caré, W., Langrand, J., Laborde-Casterot, H., … Dufayet, L. (2024). Severe morel mushroom poisonings in France – a nationwide French poison centres study 2010–2020. Clinical Toxicology, 62(6), 391–395. https://doi.org/10.1080/15563650.2024.2367657
Contributed by Kristine Nanagas, MD
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