Mushroom poisoning (mycointoxication) is a severe clinical problem in the emergency medicine. The classification of the ethiology and pathogenesis made by Gavorník should be mainly used in the complex management of mushroom poisoning. This classification is not only the algorithm for the differential diagnosis of mushroom poisoning but also the basis for the appropriate rational therapy.

        Key words: emergency medicine - mushroom poisoning - classification of the ethiology and pathogenesis by Gavorník - diagnostic methods - prevention and therapy