Cassavism

MONDO:0022666

A poisoning that is caused by exposure to fruit of the Cassava plant (Manihot esculenta), contains linamarin, a cyanogenic glucoside. If a person eats improperly prepared products, cassavism (locally termed konzo or mantakassa) may develop, which features toxic ataxic neuropathy.

Also known as: konzo, mantakassa

2 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Cassavism itself.

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Can charcoal speed up poison recovery? new study aims to find out

Disease control Recruiting now

This pilot study is testing whether giving activated charcoal within 6 hours of swallowing a poisonous substance can prevent the poison from getting worse and shorten hospital stays. About 100 adults and children who have ingested a substance that charcoal can absorb will be rand…

Phase 4 • Sponsor: Laval University • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC

Cassavism

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Can charcoal speed up poison recovery? new study aims to find out