Amatoxins are toxic bicyclic octapeptides found in certain wild mushroom species,
particularly Amanita phalloides. These mushrooms contain predominantly α-and β-amanitin …

Among the toxic metabolites of the fungal world, those that, due to their strong biological
effect, can seriously (even fatally) damage the life processes of humans (and certain groups …

The mushroom poison that causes the most deaths is the class of toxins known as
amatoxins. Current methods to sensitively and selectively detect these toxins are limited by …

Abstract Lethal amanitas (Amanita sect. Phalloideae) are responsible for 90% of all fatal
mushroom poisonings. Since 2000, more than ten new lethal Amanita species have been …

Mushroom poisoning remains a serious food safety and health concern in some parts of the
world due to its morbidity and mortality. Identification of mushroom toxins at an early stage of …

There are few data estimating the human lethal dose of amatoxins or of the toxin level
present in ingested raw poisonous mushrooms. Here, we present a patient who intentionally …

Amanita exitialis is a lethal mushroom found in China. Knowledge regarding taxonomic
characterization, toxin detection, general poisoning conditions, clinical manifestations …

Simple Summary Whitish lethal species of Amanita sect. Phalloideae ('destroying angels')
are known to be among the most poisonous fungi worldwide due to their production of …

Poisoning from Amanita group of mushrooms comprises approximately 3% of all poisonings
in our country and their being responsible for nearly the entire fatal mushroom poisonings …

The most frequently reported fatal Lepiota ingestions are due to L. brunneoincarnata. We
present a case of L. brunneoincarnata poisoning with endoscopic nasobiliary drainage …