Acute liver failure claims the life of a girl in Al-Bayda
LIBYA – The Health Ministry has announced the death of 17-year-old Maryam Jassim Saeed from poisoning by a toxic wild mushroom. She had been among the cases admitted to Al-Bayda Medical Centre.
Condition deteriorated despite treatment
The ministry said the poisoning had caused acute liver failure. She received medical care and the necessary treatment and medication under the supervision of the specialist medical team, but her condition later deteriorated and she died.
Warning against picking or eating wild mushrooms
The Health Ministry renewed its warning to citizens against picking or eating wild mushrooms without checking that they are safe, stressing the need to go immediately to the nearest emergency department if poisoning is suspected rather than waiting for symptoms to appear.
Monitoring the other patients and providing specialist care
The ministry said it would continue to monitor the condition of the other patients and take the necessary measures to ensure they receive specialist medical care, including providing medicines and treatment supplies and transferring cases whose condition requires it, based on the assessment of specialist medical teams.
The Health Ministry offered its sincere condolences to the girl’s family and relatives, praying that God would grant her His mercy and her family patience and solace.
