Large outbreak of Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) poisoning due to consumption of contaminated humanitarian relief food: Uganda, March-April 2019

• Main Authors: Ronald R. Mutebi (Author), Alex R. Ario (Author), Maureen Nabatanzi (Author), Irene B. Kyamwine (Author), Yvette Wibabara (Author), Peter Muwereza (Author), Daniel Eurien (Author), Benon Kwesiga (Author), Lilian Bulage (Author), Steven N. Kabwama (Author), Daniel Kadobera (Author), Alden Henderson (Author), John H. Callahan (Author), Timothy R. Croley (Author), Ann M. Knolhoff (Author), John B. Mangrum (Author), Sara M. Handy (Author), Melinda A. McFarland (Author), Jennifer L. Fong Sam (Author), Julie R. Harris (Author), Bao-Ping Zhu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) contains toxic alkaloids that cause gastrointestinal and central nervous system symptoms when ingested. This can be lethal at high doses. The plant may grow together with leguminous crops, mixing with them during harvesting. On 13 March 2019, more t...