Abstract:
Aflatoxicosis has been associated with primary hepatocellular
cancer, infertility, malnutrition and growth
retardation. It is a commonly seen in areas where maize
and groundnuts are contaminated by the Aspergillus
flavus and A. parasiticus. These fungi grow in hot and
humid environments and poor drying of cereals. The
fungal agents produce mycotoxins, principally, aflatoxins
AFB1, AFG1, AFB2 and AFG2, which when ingested
results in aflatoxicosis. Maize is a common cereal
used in staple diet in Ghana