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Background: Adult intoxications due to ingestion of deadly nightshade berries is uncommon. Case Reports: Collective intoxication of eight persons occurred after accidental ingestion of ripened Atropa belladonna berries. Three of the four adults displayed delirious states with visual hallucinations; one patient fell into a coma and required mechanical ventilation. Four children and one adult exhibited mild peripheral anticholinergic symptoms. Kinetic data were obtained on the three hospitalized adults. Discussion: The optimal intensive care for such patients is discussed.
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