What are the symptoms of aflatoxin poisoning?

Aflatoxin poisoning can be manifested as vomiting, diarrhea, liver damage, fetal malformations, etc., and requires prompt medical attention. Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites produced and secreted by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus during the growth process. Can be found in moldy food, and lesions in food products, especially peanuts, corn and other crops. It is a class of extremely toxic substances, with strong carcinogenicity and strong immunosuppression, and its performance is divided into acute performance and chronic performance of two kinds. After the acute poisoning of aflatoxin, vomiting, loss of appetite, generalized fever, jaundice manifestation of yellow skin and ascites and other symptoms of liver damage can occur. Chronic or long-term exposure to aflatoxin can lead to liver cirrhosis, gene mutation, tissue cancer, fetal malformation harm greatly increased. If you have any of the above symptoms or suspect aflatoxin poisoning, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time to avoid delaying your condition.