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However, the most horrifying part of his condition was yet to be revealed to the doctors. They initially found that clots had begun to form in his blood, prompting further examination. After taking cultures from his blood, the doctors discovered that the mushroom he had injected had begun to grow in his blood. However, the doctors were not able to ascertain whether their presence had contributed to his state of confusion.The Effects Of Mushrooms in the Blood Are Unknown
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According to the doctor’s report, “It is unclear whether active intravascular infection with a psychoactive fungus such as Psilocybe cubensis may prompt persistent psychoactive effects as seen with ingestion of the same species, which could further contribute to changes in perception and cognition.” Since this is not a common manner in which people consume magic mushrooms, little is understood about what the effects would be.
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