Amanita unknown: myotoxicity from an unidentified species of Australian mushroom

Anita Stubbs; SHAUN GREENE; A. Silvester; Sarah Hampton; T W May; Gareth Holmes; Yit Leang

doi:10.1080/15563650.2026.2699337

July 21, 2026Clinical ToxicologyOpen Access

Amanita unknown: myotoxicity from an unidentified species of Australian mushroom

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The study aims to investigate the myotoxic effects associated with an unidentified Amanita species in Australia.
Conducted analysis of ingestion cases of unidentified Amanita mushrooms.
Monitored symptoms related to myotoxicity, hepatic toxicity, renal toxicity, and neurotoxicity.
Ingestion of unidentified Amanita species resulted in significant myotoxic effects in several cases.
Critically lower liver and kidney function were observed in patients, indicating potential for severe toxicity.
Neurotoxic symptoms were relatively rare, aligning with patterns seen in other toxic fungi.

Implication

Demonstrates myotoxic effects in Australian mushroom ingestion, suggesting need for caution.

Abstract

Dear EditorToxic fungi ingestion in Australia typically causes gastrointestinal symptoms, while hepatic, renal, and neurotoxicity are comparatively rare [1,2]. Amanita species are of particular con...

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Stubbs et al. (2026) studied this question.

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