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1Département de Pharmacognosie, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université d'Istanbul, Turquie.
Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises
|November 7, 1998
Summary
Mushroom poisoning is a significant health concern in Turkey, particularly from Amanita phalloides in Istanbul. Treatment relies on hemoperfusion and penicillin due to the unavailability of Legalon-SIL.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Mycology
Context:
- Mushroom poisoning is a prevalent form of plant intoxication in Turkey.
- The practice of mushroom foraging persists even in urban settings like Istanbul, posing risks.
- Common mushroom poisonings include Phalloides, Pantherina, and gastro-intestinal syndromes.
Purpose:
- To highlight the prevalence and types of mushroom poisoning in Turkey.
- To identify Amanita phalloides as a key culprit in Istanbul's poisonings.
- To discuss current treatment modalities in the absence of specific antidotes.
Summary:
- Amanita phalloides is widespread in Istanbul's forests, causing severe annual poisoning cases.
- Treatment protocols in Turkey involve hemoperfusion and penicillin.
- Legalon-SIL, a common treatment, is not available in Turkey.
Impact:
- Raises awareness about the dangers of wild mushroom consumption in Turkey.
- Informs healthcare providers about available treatment options for mushroom poisoning.
- Underscores the need for accessible and effective antidotes for mushroom toxicity.
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