Citizen Poisoned After Eating Mushrooms, Health Ministry Reports

On April 17, at 20:00, a resident of the village of Sarahart in the Lori Province was admitted to the infectious diseases department of the Spitak Medical Center with a diagnosis of 'mushroom poisoning.' This was reported by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Armenia.

The investigation revealed that the individual had consumed mushrooms collected from the field, specifically a type known as 'sheep mushroom,' which was boiled in water and then fried with eggs. At the time of admission, the patient exhibited symptoms including nausea, uncontrollable vomiting, and headache.

At the medical center, the patient received symptomatic treatment. As of April 19, their condition has been assessed as stable.

To prevent mushroom poisoning and subsequent complications, experts from the Ministry of Health's National Center for Disease Control and Prevention once again warn against: consuming mushrooms of unknown origin, collecting mushrooms from the edges of roads, relying on images to differentiate between edible and poisonous mushrooms, as poisonous mushrooms often grow near edible ones and can appear very similar; using folk myths to differentiate mushrooms, such as the belief that poisonous mushrooms are not approached by insects or other animals, or that silver turns black during cooking and colors the mushroom broth; eating raw mushrooms; feeding mushrooms to children; individuals with gastrointestinal issues should avoid mushrooms; consuming alcohol with mushrooms as it activates various toxic substances; and keeping fresh mushrooms for more than one day, even in refrigerated conditions. Self-medication is also discouraged.