Symptoms of acute aflatoxin poisoning (Uganda)

Symptoms of acute aflatoxin poisoning (Uganda)

If you are interested in learning more about the health risks associated with aflatoxin, I recommend consulting a medical professional or a trusted health organization.

Aflatoxins are a group of toxic compounds produced by certain fungi that grow on crops such as peanuts, tree nuts, corn, and wheat. The presence of aflatoxins in food and feed is subject to strict regulations in more than 60 countries. AflaCheck is a qualitative one-step test kit for the detection of total aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1 and G2) in a variety of samples. The test strips detect the presence of total aflatoxin at either 10 parts per billion (ppb) or 20ppb using a specific method to detect at the target threshold value.

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Exposure to aflatoxins can cause both chronic and acute hepatocellular injury, which is damage to the liver cells. In Kenya, acute aflatoxin poisoning results in liver failure and death in up to 40% of cases. Aflatoxins have also been shown to be genotoxic, meaning they can damage DNA and cause cancer in animal species. There is also evidence that they can cause liver cancer in humans.

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Symptoms of acute aflatoxin poisoning include:

• Itching

• Loss of appetite

• Vomiting

• Abdominal pain

• Lethargy (tiredness, weakness, and diminished motivation)

• Organ damage (heart, kidneys, brain)

• Liver necrosis

• Edema (excess fluid buildup in body’s tissues)

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