Mushroom poisoning has a high rate of morbidity and mortality in India. The incidence of mushroom poisoning in recent years has been highlighted due to the increasing awareness and the affected individuals seeking medical care at the earliest. As per studies conducted in India, there are 1200 mushroom species, with only 50 to 100 species known to be poisonous. Twelve groups of mushroom toxins are responsible for 14 described clinical syndromes.
In certain ethnic populations of India, mushrooms are also an important constituent of the diet. Gastrointestinal syndromes There are 14 types of clinical syndromes caused by various species of mushroom. The syndromes are divided on the basis of their presentation as early onset (< 6 hours of ingestion) and late onset (> 6 hours of ingestion). The syndromic presentation and their identification help in making early diagnosis and empirical…
