Unexpectedly life-threatening meal: Contamination by Bongkrekic acid in Taiwan

Objective: Bongkrekic acid (BKA) is a life-threatening toxin linked to foodborne illnesses. Herein, we report two fatalities among 33 patients who ingested BKA in March 2024, East Taipei, Taiwan. Case Report: Our first case involved a 40-year-old female who presented with nausea, vomiting, and diarr...

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Main Authors: Ching-Hsiang Yu, En-Chih Liao, Yu-Jang Su
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1028455924002924
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