Naslov
Toxic effects of mycotoxins in humans

Autori
Peraica, Maja ; Radić, Božica ; Lucić, Ana ; Pavlović, Mladen

Izvornik
Bulletin of the World Health Organization (0042-9688) 77 (1999), 9; 754-766

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
mycotoxins; aflatoxin; ergot; trichotecenes; ochratoxin; 3-nitropropionic acid; zearalenone; fumonisins

Sažetak
Mycotoxicoses are diseases caused by mycotoxins, i.e. secondary metabolites of moulds. Although they occur more frequently in areas with a hot and humid climate, favourable for the growth of moulds, they can also be found in temperate zones. Exposure to mycotoxins is mostly by ingestion, but also occur by the dermal and inhalation routes. Mycotoxicoses often remain unrecognised by medical professionals, except when large numbers of people are involved. The present article reviews outbreaks of mycotoxicoses where the mycotoxic etiology of the disease is supported by mycotoxin analysis or identification of mycotoxin-producing fungi. Epidemiological, clinical and histological findings (when available) in outbreaks of mycotoxicoses resulting from exposure to aflatoxins, ergot, trichothecenes, ochratoxins, 3-nitropropionic acid, zearalenone and fumonisins are discussed.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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