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Aflatoxicosis: Introduction

Aflatoxicosis: Aflatoxicosis is poisoning that results from ingestion of aflatoxins in contaminated food or feed. The aflatoxins are a group of structurally related toxic compounds ... more about Aflatoxicosis.

Aflatoxicosis: Poisoning from ingestion of aflatoxins. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Aflatoxicosis is available below.

Symptoms of Aflatoxicosis

• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Enlarged liver
• Liver damage
• Fever
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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Aflatoxicosis: Deaths

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Aflatoxicosis: Complications

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• Food poisoning
• Increased risk of liver cancer - chronic exposure
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Causes of Aflatoxicosis

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Statistics for Aflatoxicosis

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Aflatoxicosis: Broader Related Topics

• Fungal diseases
• Conditions involving a pathogen
• Poisoning, overdose, toxicity or adverse reactions
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Types of Aflatoxicosis

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Article Excerpts about Aflatoxicosis

Aflatoxicosis is poisoning that results from ingestion of aflatoxins in contaminated food or feed. The aflatoxins are a group of structurally related toxic compounds produced by certain strains of the fungi Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. Under favorable conditions of temperature and humidity, these fungi grow on certain foods and feeds, resulting in the production of aflatoxins. The most pronounced contamination has been encountered in tree nuts, peanuts, and other oilseeds, including corn and cottonseed (Source: FDA Bad Bug Book)

Definitions of Aflatoxicosis:

A group of closely related toxic metabolites that are designated mycotoxins; produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. - (Source - Diseases Database)

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