Intravenous rifampicin use in the management of amanita phalloides toxicity
Rona Zuker-Herman, Roger L. K. Tong, Anselm Wong
Abstract
Context: Amanita phalloides related toxicity from amatoxins can result in acute liver and multi-organ failure and is responsible for 90% of all mushroom poisoning death. However, more evidence is needed in regards to different management strategies.Case details: We present two cases of amanita mushroom ingestion who were treated with intravenous rifampicin.Discussion: Further study is needed to establish the efficacy and role of rifampicin in amatoxin related mushroom poisoning.
Topics & Concepts
Amanita phalloidesMushroom poisoningAmanitaMedicineContext (archaeology)RifampicinToxicityIntensive care medicinePharmacologyPoison controlInternal medicineMedical emergencyPathologyBiologyTuberculosisPaleontologyBotanySilymarin and Mushroom PoisoningDrug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and ProtectionPlant Toxicity and Pharmacological Properties