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Clinical toxicology of ‘magic mushroom’ ingestion

Norman R. Peden, Katrina Macaulay, Ann F Bissett, James Crooks, Alessandra Pelosi

Postgraduate Medical Journal September 1, 1981 DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.57.671.543 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Case series Case report Peer reviewed
Sample size 27
Population Individuals who ingested magic mushrooms
Topics Psilocybin
Keywords Mushroom poisoning Ingestion Mydriasis Clinical toxicology Hyperreflexia Magic telescope Traditional medicine Poison control Anesthesia Food science Medical emergency
Citations 58
Key findings Mydriasis and hyperreflexia were common findings, along with perceptual and affective disorders, in cases of Psilocybe semilanceata ingestion.

Abstract

Summary The clinical features are reported in 27 cases of ‘magic mushroom’ ingestion. Mydriasis and hyperreflexia were common as were disorders of perception and affect. Psilocybe semilanceata appears to have been the species of fungus involved.

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