Tremorgenic encephalopathy: a role of mycotoxins in the production of CNS disease in humans
Garden KE, Masoli RE, Waddell WR1993Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences NeurologiquesJournal Article
Neurological
Indoor Mold (Stachybotrys, Aspergillus, etc.)Mycotoxins
Abstract
ABSTRACT:We describe a young man who, shortly after exposure to moldy silage, developed a neurological syndrome consisting of dementia and a remarkable tremor which was precipitated by movement. All symptoms resolved within one week. Despite investigation, no definitive diagnosis was reached. We propose that this patient's illness may have resulted from inhalation exposure to a tremorgenic mycotoxin.
Symptom Clusters
dementiatremor precipitated by movement
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