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Mushroom Poisoning: What You Need to Know Mushroom poisoning, also known as mycetism, occurs when individuals ingest mushrooms that contain toxins harmful to humans. Here's what you need to know about mushroom poisoning: 1. Types of Poisonous Mushrooms: There are thousands of mushroom species, and while most are harmless, some contain toxins that can cause illness or death if ingested. Poisonous mushrooms can be categorized into several groups based on their toxins, including:    - Amanitin-containing mushrooms: These mushrooms contain toxins called amatoxins, which can cause liver and kidney failure. Examples include death cap (Amanita phalloides), destroying angel (Amanita virosa), and death angel (Amanita bisporigera).    - Muscarinic-containing mushrooms: These mushrooms contain toxins such as muscarine, which affect the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to symptoms like sweating, salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and blurred vision. Examples include the fly agaric