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How to recognize a truly toxic mushroom ingestion (remember one mushroom can be lethal!):
1) Onset of GI symptoms within 3 hours from time of ingestion: USUALLY NONTOXIC
- Control nausea and vomiting
- Look for toxidrome: hallucinations, muscarinic symptoms, lethargy
2) Onset of GI symptoms greater than 5 hrs is associated with more toxic mushrooms
- High degree of suspicion for a cyclopeptide mushroom (Amanita phylloides)
- Follow liver enzymes and consier referral to liver transplant center