Ergotism Is Caused by

question 4

Multiple Choice

Ergotism is caused by

• A)ingesting Amanita phalloides, the death-angel mushroom.
• B)ingesting aflatoxin.
• C)inhaling Stachybotrys spores and toxins.
• D)ingesting alkaloids from Claviceps purpurea on rye plants.
• E)inhaling Rhizopus spores.

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