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ergotism
Ingestion of ergot drugs or rye or wheat infected with the fungus Claviceps purpurea.
Clinical manifestations:
1) colic
2) diarrhea
3) cramp of the extremities
4) paresthesias
5) pruritus
6) convulsions
7) headache
8) drowsiness
9) nausea/vomiting
10) gangrene
a) nose
b) ears
c) digits
General
mycosis; fungal infection
References
DeGowin & DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 6th edition,
RL DeGowin (ed), McGraw Hill, NY 1994, pg 883-84