Endemic ascites caused by:-
Endemic ascites was repoed in the Nagesia tribes of Madhya Pradesh, which presented as a rapidly developing jaundice and ascites, with over 40% moality. It occurred due to contamination of Gondhli or Panicum miliare millet by the weed seeds of Crotalaria or Jhunjhunia, which contained Pyrrolizidine alkaloids which are hepatotoxic.
Aflatoxin
Pyrrolizidine
Sanguinarine
Ergot alkaloid
DNB 2018