| Summary Information |
| Diseases / List of Toxic Diseases /
Disease summary |
| Alternative Names |
- Black Nightshade Poisoning
- Garden Nightshade Poisoning
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| Disease Agents |
Glycoalkaloids
are produced by Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade.
- The whole plant contains various glycoalkaloids, including solanine and
solanidin. The highest concentrations of these are found in the unripe green berries and
the lowest levels are found in the roots; this has led to varying reports on its toxicity.
- It seems to be less poisonous in silage.
- The toxic effects may be potentiated by nitrates in the plant.
(B102.40.w1, B103). |
| Infectious
Agent(s) |
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| Non-infectious
Agent(s) |
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| Physical
Agent(s) |
-- Indirect / Secondary |
| General Description |
Incoordination,
prostration, paralysis and death. Dilated pupils may be a clinical sign. (B102.40.w1, B103). |
| Further Information |
Toxin
concentrations highest in green, unripe berries (B103). |
| Techniques linked to this disease |
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| Host taxa groups /species |
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| Disease / Agent has been reported in either the wild or in
captivity in the following WATERFOWL Species: |
Ducks (and chickens) (B102.40.w1). |
| "Ducks" - species
not specified. |
| Disease / Agent has been reported in free-ranging populations
of the following WATERFOWL Species: |
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