Another Hazard For Migrants In Europe: Poisonous Mushrooms

SEWELL CHAN, NY Times: Science
Thu, 09/17/2015 - 12:16pm

Hospitals in Germany have reported poisoning cases among migrants who ate death-cap mushrooms, not knowing they are highly toxic and can cause fatal liver and kidney damage.

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Another Hazard For Migrants In Europe: Poisonous Mushrooms

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