Aflatoxicosis

Aflatoxicosis

Aflatoxicosis Aflatoxicosis Aflatoxins are produced primarily by filamentous fungi Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Types Four types of aflatoxins have been described B1(most potent liver carcinogen) B2 G1 G2 Animals consuming feeds contaminated with aflatoxin B1 leads to secretion in the milk of aflatoxin M1 and M2 Effects of aflatoxins When consumed in large doses, they are lethal […]

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Aflatoxicosis

Aflatoxicosis Q. 1 You are investigating the exposure to aflatoxin in a young man with hepatocellular carcinoma. There is a history of consumption of soya sauce which could have been contaminated. Which is the likely organism responsible?  A Fusarium  B Rhizopus  C Candida  D Aspergillus Q. 1 You are investigating the exposure to aflatoxin in

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