Coma in the course of severe poisoning after consumption of red fly agaric (Amanita muscaria).
Acta Biochimica Polonica – February 01, 2016
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Summary
A young man recovered from a severe coma within three days following the ingestion of toxic *Amanita* mushrooms. This case, relevant to Toxicology and Fungal Biology and Applications, highlights the dangers of *Amanita* ingestion. The patient experienced a coma due to compounds like ibotenic acid. Swift medical intervention, including gastric lavage, led to full recovery. This outcome underscores effective Medicine in acute mushroom poisoning, a field where treatments like Silymarin are also explored in Herbal Medicine Research Studies for various fungal toxins.
Abstract
Red fly agaric poisoning is rare. It can be consumed for suicidal purposes or its psychedelic effect. The paper describes the case of a young men, who fell into a coma after ingestion of the red toadstools. Quick identification of the poison, early use of gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment resulted in regression of symptoms and lead to the patient's discharge from the hospital on the third day after intoxication. Authors discussing the poisonous alkaloids contained in the red toadtools: ibotenic acid, muscimol, muscasone and muscarine and theirs properties, responsible for the symptoms of intoxication.