Publications by authors named "Apurwa Jha"
Anaphylactic shock following the mad honey consumption: a case report.
Ann Med Surg (Lond)
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Mad honey, which comes from rhododendron plants in Nepal, can make people very sick because it contains special toxins called grayanotoxins that affect the heart and stomach.
- A 51-year-old woman had a serious reaction called anaphylactic shock after eating mad honey, showing symptoms like nausea and swelling, but she was not previously allergic to honey.
- Doctors need to be aware of the dangers of mad honey and act quickly if someone feels strange after eating it, especially in areas where it is commonly used.