Mushroom Intoxication in Turkiye: A Nationwide Cohort Study Based on Demographic Trends, Seasonal Variations, and the Impact of Climate Change on Incidence

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

Mushroom intoxication poses a considerable public health risk due to its potential for severe toxicity and fatality. This study aims to investigate demographic trends, diagnostic locations, and mortality rates of patients with mushroom intoxication.

Materials and methods

This retrospective cohort study utilized data from the National Electronic Database of the Turkish Ministry of Health. The study focused on patients without chronic liver disease or prior liver transplantation presenting with mushroom intoxication between 2018 and 2023. Demographic information, diagnostic locations, and mortality rates were analyzed, considering a six-year period to ensure even seasonal distribution.

Results

Among 30459 individuals admitted with mushroom intoxication,

SUBMITTER: Turan Gokce D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11736803 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature