Toxic death cap mushrooms showing up in B.C. earlier than usual
British Columbians should be on the lookout for toxic mushrooms growing across sourthern parts of the province.
Earlier in July, a child in the Vancouver Coastal Health region consumed a small a part of a death cap mushroom. The child recovered after receiving medical attention.They’ve been found in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Island communities including Comox and the Greater Victoria region.Symptoms of death cap poisoning normally onset within six to 12 hours of consuming and include cramping, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration.
Within 72 hours of consuming a death cap mushroom, a second wave of cramping and diarrhea will occur that will result in severe illness and organ failure if no medical attention is sought.Those who ingest a death cap mushroom are urged to go to the emergency room immediately and call poison control at 1-800-567-8911.
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