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Death Cap mushrooms are proliferating in Australian backyards this autumn, posing a significant risk to families with young children and pet owners. Last year, over four hundred calls about mushroom exposures were made to the Victorian Poisons Information Centre. The surge is most pronounced in Victoria, South Australia, and Canberra. Experts advise against touching wild mushrooms, as even professionals struggle to identify the dangerous ones. Symptoms can lead to liver failure and are treatable only with immediate medical attention. Call the Poisons Information Centre immediately if anyone or any pet ingests a mushroom.

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