With autumn in Canberra, there has been a resurgence of poisonous mushrooms, and the Australian Capital Territory`s (ACT) authorities have once again issued a media warning to warn local people not to pick or eat any wild mushrooms.
In the past few years, there have been many serious incidents in Australia in which Chinese people were killed or hospitalized after eating Mushroom (cap mushrooms) by mistake. Dr. Paul Kelly, chief health officer of ACT, Dr. (Paul Kelly) said the death of the mushroom, once digested by the human body, can be fatal, even if only 5 grams is enough to kill an adult.
"it is important to understand that all parts of this mushroom are toxic and cannot be used safely even when cooked." Dr. Kelly said.
The deadly mushroom is known to grow mainly in ACT.. They often grow near old oak trees that are years old and appear in wet weather.
Since 2002, four people in Australia have died after eating the deadly poisonous mushroom.
In 2012, four Chinese in Canberra accidentally ate the poisonous mushrooms at a dinner on New year`s Eve and were sent to hospital for first aid. One of the couples died.
Six months later, a middle-aged woman in her fifties came to Australia to visit her family.
In 2014, a total of four people were poisoned by miseating mushrooms.
Death Mushroom is often confused with other wild mushrooms, Dr. Kelly said. Canberra residents should avoid picking wild mushrooms altogether, and if they want to eat them, buy them from reputable suppliers.
Dr Kelly also warned against touching wild mushrooms and educating children and pets to stay away from them.
"if you think you have miseaten the Mushroom, please go to the hospital`s emergency department immediately for emergency medical treatment and take the remaining mushrooms to the hospital for identification." He said。 "toxic symptoms typically occur 24 hours after eating mushrooms, or longer, including pain, heartache, vomiting, and diarrhea." -.
"the sooner you start treatment, the higher your chances of survival." Anyone who finds mushrooms in a public area can contact Access Canberra. at 13 22 81
