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Diagnostic dilemma: A man whose 'magic mushroom' tea led to a bad trip to the hospital

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67% Informative

A 30-year-old man in Phoenix , Arizona , developed a fungal infection of the blood, as well as a bacterial infection.

His blood tested positive for Psilocybe cubensis, a fungus containing the psychoactive compound psilocybin.

The patient developed a dangerous infection after introducing fungi into his bloodstream, highlighting the dangers of this route of administration.

VR Score

69

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68

Neutral language

61

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

58

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possibly offensive

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medium-lived

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