YEREVAN. – Twenty-seven people suffered from mushroom poisoning in Armenia this year, expert of hygiene and anti-epidemic department at the Armenian Ministry of Healthcare Margarita Babayan told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

According to the specialist, the first sign of the being poisoned include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and digestive tract disorders. It is necessary to immediately turn to the doctor in case one of the signs is observed. 

The Ministry also advises that people should not pick, buy and eat unknown mushrooms.