These toxins are summarized in the table below, with specific examples of the toxins and some fungi that are known to have these toxins. Where They May Occur Toxin Groups Symptoms Fungi I . Cyclopeptides, e.g., Amanitoxins Violent vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, approximately 12 hours after consumption, which last for days. Remission of symptoms, followed by failure of kidney and liver function, coma and usually death. A . virosa , Galerina autumnalis , G . marginata and Conocybe filaris II .
Victim often experience faintness, loss of muscular control, and fever.
In more severe cases, death may occur. Species of Gyromitra , e.g., G . esculenta , G . infula , and species of Helvella and Paxina III . Orellaine Intense thirst, accompanied by burning and dryness of mouth. Headache, chills, loin or abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Some species of Cortinarius , e.g., C .