Current fatality rate of suspected cyclopeptide mushroom poisoning in the United States

202033 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jonathan de Olano · New York University

Josh J. Wang · New York University

Éric Villeneuve · McGill University Health Centre

Sophie Gosselin · Santé Montérégie

Rana Biary · New York University

Mark K. Su · Washington Poison Center

Robert S. Hoffman ·

Abstract

The contemporary mortality rate of patients with presumed cyclopeptide-mushroom poisoning is only 8.8%. This likely represents improved supportive care for patients with acute liver injury and should be considered the current standard for historical controls in the United States.

Topics & Keywords

Silymarin and Mushroom Poisoning Poisoning and overdose treatments Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Toxicology

Volume 59, Issue 1, pp. 24-27

DOI: 10.1080/15563650.2020.1747624

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