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T1 Micotoxicoses in Man and Animals: Epidemiology, Etiology, Pathogenesi
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A1 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 
K1 chemical
K1 epidemiology
K1 pathogen
K1 toxic substance
YR 1984
FD 1984
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29808
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29808
NO This document provides an examination of mycotoxicoses in humans and animals, focusing on the epidemiology, etiology, and pathogenesis of diseases caused by toxic microfungi. It distinguishes between infectious mycoses and non-infectious mycotoxicoses, emphasizing that the latter result from ingesting toxic fungal metabolites in contaminated food or feed. The text details the environmental conditions that promote fungal growth, the seasonal and geographical patterns of toxin outbreaks, and the persistence of mycotoxins in agricultural products. It highlights diagnostic challenges, including variability in toxin distribution and limitations in detection methods, while recommending a comprehensive approach combining clinical, pathological, and mycological analyses. The document outlines significant economic losses due to decreased animal productivity, high mortality, and food rejection.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 24, 2026