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Four people have died and three others required liver transplants after consuming death cap mushrooms in California.

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In California, four people have died and three others have required liver transplants due to the consumption of death cap mushrooms. Since November 18, over 30 cases of poisoning have been reported, with severe symptoms such as acute liver damage. Public health authorities are warning the population to avoid foraging for mushrooms, as death cap mushrooms can be confused with edible varieties. These mushrooms are extremely toxic and contain amatoxins, responsible for 90% of fatal poisonings worldwide. This year, favorable weather conditions have led to a proliferation of these mushrooms. A tragic example is the case of a family from Salinas, who consumed mushrooms thinking they were safe, resulting in the hospitalization of the mother and the father's liver transplant. Symptoms can appear rapidly, and treatment becomes more complicated once they set in. Authorities recommend supervising children and pets in areas where mushrooms grow and purchasing mushrooms from reliable sources.

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