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T1 Alimentary Toxic Aleukia: Epidemiology, Etiology, Pathogenenesis, Clinical Manifestations, Therapy
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A1 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 
A2 Efremov, V.V.
K1 epidemiology
K1 toxic substance
K1 food contamination
YR 1984
FD 1984
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/22522
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/22522
NO This monograph provides an in-depth examination of a severe food-borne disease that has significantly impacted public health in various regions. It meticulously details the historical spread of the condition, beginning in the early 1930s, and closely tracks outbreaks associated with the consumption of specific contaminated cereals. The publication describes the intricate relationship between environmental factors, such as harvest conditions and winter weather, in promoting the accumulation of toxic substances within grains. These toxic agents, produced predominantly by Fusarium fungi, are precisely characterized, including their chemical properties and biological effects. The document presents a thorough analysis of the disease’s pathogenesis, including the targeted disruption of hematopoiesis, multi-organ toxicity, neurotropism, and characteristic tissue necrosis. Clinical manifestations and disease progression are organized into clearly defined stages, supported by extensive clinical, pathological, and laboratory evidence.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 16, 2026