Four people have died in Samtse Dzongkhag, south
Bhutan, for consuming poisonous mushroom. According to officials from National
mushroom center, the mushroom could be of Amanita species, which is known to
contain “Alpha-Aminitan”, a
toxin that leads to organ failure and liver failure. The center has cautioned
locals with following notification “Collect mushrooms that are consumed
regularly and you are familiar with”.
21 May
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