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Renal failure induced by Cortinarius poisoning

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We wish to thank Dr P.A. Moreau (Faculté des Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques, 59066 Lizze, France) for microscopical analysis.

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  1. Nephrology Department, CHU de Reims, 47–51 rue Cognacq Jay, 51092, Reims, France

    Alain Wynckel

  2. Pediatric Department, American Memorial Hospital, CHU de Reims, Reims, France

    Deborah Talmud

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Wynckel, A., Talmud, D. Renal failure induced by Cortinarius poisoning. Pediatr Nephrol 26, 489–490 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-010-1665-0

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