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* Supportive
* If renal failure from mushroom exposure, recovery can take several weeks. May need temporary hemodialysis.
* If renal failure from mushroom exposure, recovery can take several weeks. May need temporary hemodialysis.
==See Also==
*[[Mushroom toxicity]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:22, 31 January 2016

Overview

Cortinarius mushroom
  • Contain toxin Orellanine

Clinical findings

  • Headache, chills, malaise, nausea and vomiting over days
  • Can see delayed renal failure 1-3 weeks after exposure

Management

  • Supportive
  • If renal failure from mushroom exposure, recovery can take several weeks. May need temporary hemodialysis.

See Also

References