Table 2.
Clinical phases of the Amatoxin syndrome.
| Phases | Onset from ingestion | Symptoms and signs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1. Lag phase | 0–24 h | Asymptomatic |
| Stage 2. Gastrointestinal phase | 6–24 h | Nausea, vomiting, crampy abdominal pain, and severe secretory diarrhea |
| Stage 3. Apparent convalescence | 24–72 h | Asymptomatic, worsening of hepatic and renal function indices |
| Stage 4. Acute liver failure | 4–9 days | Hepatic and renal failure → multiorgan failure → death |