Language: Swedish
The book is about poisonous mushrooms, that is, mushrooms that contain specific substances, toxins, that cause symptoms or damage in the body.
Here are detailed descriptions of toadstools in Sweden, their plant environments, together with abundant image material. The authors present the latest findings regarding different fungal toxins, mechanisms behind the symptoms that occur and which treatments are possible. Mushroom poisoning includes everything from minor stomach upsets to life-threatening conditions. There are also causes other than mushroom toxins that cause people and animals to get sick after eating mushrooms. The book therefore includes chapters on gastrointestinal problems, allergic reactions, cancer and environmental toxins linked to mushrooms. The history of a selection of Swedish poisonous mushrooms is presented in a separate section. Poisonous fungi and fungal toxins is the first book in the field to have been published in the Nordics in the 21st century. The book is aimed at both students in mushroom knowledge, healthcare professionals, professionals in animal care and anyone else who is interested in in-depth knowledge of poisonous mushrooms. Poisonous mushrooms and mushroom toxins have been written by Rut Folke, experienced mushroom consultant, responsible for mushroom consultant training at Åsa Folk College in Sköldinge and teacher at the mycology training at the Swedish University of Agriculture (SLU). Uppsala. Anders Hirell has a bachelor's degree in, among other things, history. Mushroom consultant and author of the book "Den svenska matsampens historia", which was published in 2013. Peter Hultén, registered pharmacist, since more than 20 years working at the Swedish Poison Information Center. Employed as a lecturer, among other things, at the mycology courses at SLU and at the mushroom consultant training. Anna Myrnäs, registered doctor for twenty years and a specialist in anaesthesia.
Product information
Authors: Anna Myrnäs, Anders Hirell, Rut Folke & Peter Hultén
ISBN: 9789152770146
Language: Swedish
Weight: 808 grams
Released: 2023
Publisher: Stevali
Pages: 256