California Poison Control System
Coverage of California Poison Control System in the Nexus archive.
- Hospital runs out of antivenom after man bitten by rattlesnake
A man in California required 54 antivenom doses after a rattlesnake bite, as his initial hospital ran out of supplies and he developed a severe blood-clotting condition. He was transferred to Stanford Hospital, where he received additional treatment and survived, though he remains partially disabled with lingering symptoms.
- Northern California sees huge spike in mushroom poisonings as expert fears hippie tourists are foraging the potentially deadly fungus for dinner
Northern California has seen a significant increase in mushroom poisonings, with experts warning that tourists may be foraging for deadly fungi for dinner. The spike in poisonings is causing concern among health professionals. The potentially deadly fungus is being mistaken for edible species.
- Wild mushrooms with foreboding names contributing to deadly poisoning outbreak in California: officials
California officials warn residents against eating wild mushrooms due to a deadly poisoning outbreak, with 47 hospitalizations reported across multiple counties. The California Poison Control System has identified toxic mushrooms statewide. Residents are advised to avoid consuming foraged wild mushrooms.