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Young-Kwang Choo¹, Ha Yan Kang, Seong-Hoon Lim

¹Division of Cardiology, College of Medicine, Dankook University Hospital, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.

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Mad-honey disease, or honey intoxication, results from consuming Rhododendron honey. This report details a case of honey intoxication specifically involving cardiac complications.

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Toxicology
Cardiology
Botany

Background:

Honey intoxication, also known as mad-honey disease, is a rare condition.
It arises from the consumption of honey contaminated with grayanotoxins, primarily from Rhododendron species.

Observation:

A case of honey intoxication was reported.
The patient exhibited symptoms consistent with mad-honey disease.

Findings:

The intoxication was linked to honey derived from Rhododendron flowers and leaves.
Significant cardiac involvement was a key feature in this reported case.

Implications:

Highlights the potential cardiovascular risks associated with mad-honey consumption.
Underscores the importance of identifying the source of honey in cases of intoxication.
Emphasizes the need for clinical awareness of cardiac manifestations in honey intoxication.