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A potentially lethal interaction: Migraine, human immunodeficiency virus and ergotism – A primary care case report [PDF]
Malaysian Family PhysicianErgotism is a rare but potentially serious condition characterised by peripheral vasospasm. Its diagnosis is challenging because the presentation varies depending on the type and location of the affected blood vessels.
Ahmad Sahli Mahzuz Ismail +2 more
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Cases of ergotism in livestock and associated ergot alkaloid concentrations in feed
Frontiers in Chemistry, 2015 Ergot-induced disease was known long before Biblical times and has been the root cause for countless human epidemics spanning from the early fourteenth century to the late sixteenth century.
A. Morrie Craig +2 more
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Transient ischemic attack caused by cerebral ergotism
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 2015 . We describe the case of an HIV positive 49 yo man under protease inhibitors (ritonavir) pre-senting with total reversible left hemiparesis after the intake of 3 g of ergotamine. After 20 minutes he was spontaneous-ly asymptomatic.
Gustavo Andrés Gaye Saavedra +3 more
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On the mystery cloud of AD 536, a crisis in dispute and epidemic ergotism
Danish Journal of Archaeology, 2014 In AD 536, some kind of natural catastrophe(s) darkened the sun by what has been called a mystery cloud or a dust veil. The darkening of the sun lasted for over a year and initiated dramatic changes of the climate in the Northern Hemisphere, resulting ...
Lennart Bondeson, Tobias Bondeson
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Effects of ergotamine on the central nervous system using untargeted metabolomics analysis in a mouse model [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2021 The ergot alkaloid ergotamine is produced by Claviceps purpurea, a parasitic fungus that commonly infects crops and pastures of high agricultural and economic importance.
Priyanka Reddy +6 more
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Gene Regulatory Network Inference and Gene Module Regulating Virulence in Fusarium oxysporum [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 In this work, we inferred the gene regulatory network (GRN) of the fungus Fusarium oxysporum by using the regulatory networks of Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4, Neurospora crassa OR74A, Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288c, and Fusarium graminearum PH-1 as ...
Regnier Cano +4 more
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Vasoactive Effects of Acute Ergot Exposure in Sheep [PDF]
Toxins, 2021 Ergotism is a common and increasing problem in Saskatchewan’s livestock. Chronic exposure to low concentrations of ergot alkaloids is known to cause severe arterial vasoconstriction and gangrene through the activation of adrenergic and serotonergic ...
Rossalin Yonpiam +5 more
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Innovative Detection and Mitigation of Ergot Alkaloids in Cereals: Advancing Food Safety [PDF]
MetabolitesBackground/Objectives: Ergot alkaloids are mycotoxins produced mainly by fungi of the genus Claviceps, infecting a wide variety of plants, especially cereals.
Maria Balatsou +3 more
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History of ergot alkaloids from ergotism to ergometrine [PDF]
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 1995 Epidemics of ergotism occurred frequently in the Middle Ages. They were a source of inspiration for artists and were popularly known as 'St. Anthony's Fire', resulting in gangrene, neurological diseases and death. It was caused by eating rye bread contaminated with the fungus claviceps purpurea.
Dongen, P.W.J. van, Groot, A.N.J.A. de
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Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2005 During December/January 1996/97 typical summer syndrome (hyperthermia and a 30 % drop in milk yield) occurred in succession in two Holstein dairy herds (n = 240 and n = 150 milking cows, respectively) on the South African Highveld.
T.W. Naude +8 more
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