Cerebellar effects after consumption of edible morels (Morchella conica, Morchella esculenta).

R Pfab, B Haberl, J Kleber, T Zilker
Author Information
  1. R Pfab: Department of Toxicology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany. rudi.pfab@t-online.de

Abstract

Morchella esculenta and Morchella conica are well known edible morels, which seldom induce clinical symptoms. We report six persons who developed cerebellar effects 6-12 hours after consumption of these mushrooms. The symptoms were self-limited and disappeared after one day.

MeSH Term

Aged
Ascomycota
Cerebellar Ataxia
Cerebellar Diseases
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Mushroom Poisoning
Nausea
Pupil
Tremor

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