Aflatoxins: Source, Detection, Clinical Features and Prevention

The most potent mycotoxin, aflatoxins are the secondary metabolite produced by fungi, especially Aspergillus, and have been found to be ubiquitous, contaminating cereals, crops, even milk causing major health economic issues in some countries due poor storage, substandard management, lack of awareness. Different aspects toxin reviewed here, including its structural biochemistry, occurrence, factors conducive contamination intoxication related clinical features, as well suggested preventive control strategies detection methods.