These fungi are also associated with both acute and chronic toxicity in animals and humans, including acute liver damage, liver cirrhosis and liver cancers. In the wake of these shocking revelations, there is need to understand what aflatoxins are and how to stay safe. Related Stories How ugali is killing you slowlyAdvertisementHere is a brief guide to aflatoxins and aflatoxin poisoning. These fungi are also associated with both acute and chronic toxicity in animals and humans, including acute liver damage, liver cirrhosis and liver cancers. Studies have also shown that children are particularly affected by aflatoxin exposure, which is associated with stunted growth, delayed development, liver damage, and liver cancer.

Source: Daily Nation November 11, 2019 08:51 UTC