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The following advice is a GENERAL GUIDE
to assist the public in the first steps of managing a
suspected poisoning. Medical attention should be sought
if poisoning is suspected.
If you suspect possible poisoning from EATING a fungus:
* DO NOT try to make the person sick.
* A single glass of milk may be helpful, but if the person
is unconscious or fitting do not give anything by mouth.
* IMMEDIATELYtake the person to a doctor or hospital Accident
and Emergency or Casualty Department.
* TAKE a good specimen of the fungus with you, i.e. a whole
fungus including the base of the stem.
* Note TIME of eating and the onset of any symptoms, which
may appear some time later.
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