Two cases from the same family( father and son) have been admitted to Mongar Hopital with symptoms of severe poisoning following intake of wild mushroom. They were referred from Trashigang Hospital.
Both patients have features of liver toxicity with very high transaminases.While the father is improving, the child is critically ill.
Both patients have features of liver toxicity with very high transaminases.While the father is improving, the child is critically ill.
The implicated Mushroom is Amanita Verna..also known as FOOLS MUSHROOM...VERY POISONOUS SPECIES OF MUSHROOM ANYWAY.
ReplyDeleteAnd sadly the child died due to fulminant liver failure despite intensive care for almost a week.
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