Role of bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn) in animal and human heath

Authors

  • Guilherme Durante Cruz Universidade Estadual de Londrina
  • Ana Paula F. R. L. Bracarense Universidade Estadual de Londrina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2004v25n3p249

Keywords:

Pteridium aquilinum, Bracken fern, Neoplasia, Man.

Abstract

The article reviews some of the main characteristics of Pteridium aquilinum (bracken fern) and the main consequences of its ingestion by livestock animals, laboratory animals and man. Ptaquiloside is considered the main responsible for the neoplasias in these cases. Three main routes may lead to human exposure to the toxic effects of bracken fern: eating the plant, physical contact (inhalation of the spores or ingestion of contaminated water) and ingestion of raw milk from affected animals.

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Author Biographies

Guilherme Durante Cruz, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Aluno do Programa de Pós Graduação (Mestrado) em Ciência Animal – CCA – UEL.

Ana Paula F. R. L. Bracarense, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Professora do Depto. Med. Vet. Preventiva, UEL.

Published

2004-05-19

How to Cite

Cruz, G. D., & Bracarense, A. P. F. R. L. (2004). Role of bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn) in animal and human heath. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 25(3), 249–258. https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2004v25n3p249

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Review Article

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