Ciguatera Poisoning
Ciguatoxins
Polynesia
The collective name for the islands of the central Pacific Ocean, including the Austral Islands, Cook Islands, Easter Island, HAWAII; NEW ZEALAND; Phoenix Islands, PITCAIRN ISLAND; SAMOA; TONGA; Tuamotu Archipelago, Wake Island, and Wallis and Futuna Islands. Polynesians are of the Caucasoid race, but many are of mixed origin. Polynesia is from the Greek poly, many + nesos, island, with reference to the many islands in the group. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p966 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p426)
Seafood
Fishes, Poisonous
Bahamas
A chain of islands, cays, and reefs in the West Indies, lying southeast of Florida and north of Cuba. It is an independent state, called also the Commonwealth of the Bahamas or the Bahama Islands. The name likely represents the local name Guanahani, itself of uncertain origin. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p106 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p45)
United States Virgin Islands
A group of islands in the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies, the three main islands being St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. The capital is Charlotte Amalie. Before 1917 the U.S. Virgin Islands were held by the Danish and called the Danish West Indies but the name was changed when the United States acquired them by purchase.
Pacific Islands
Ciguatera fish poisoning. (1/32)
Ciguatera fish poisoning is one of a variety of non-bacterial forms of human seafood poisoning. Consuming large predatory fish from tropical reef ecosystems may be hazardous. We describe a case that is typical of the disease, and illustrates the persistence of neurological symptoms that occur in some patients. (+info)Rabbitfish ("aras"): an unusual source of ciguatera poisoning. (2/32)
BACKGROUND: Ciguatera poisoning is the commonest fish-borne seafood intoxication. It is endemic to warm water tropical areas and is caused by consumption of bottom-dwelling shore reef fish, mostly during spring and summer. The causative agent, ciguatoxin, is a heat-stable ester complex that becomes concentrated in fish feeding on toxic dinoflagellates. The common clinical manifestations are a combination of gastrointestinal and neurologic symptoms. Severe poisoning may be associated with seizures and respiratory paralysis. OBJECTIVE: To describe a series of patients who sustained ciguatera poisoning in an uncommon region and from an unexpected source. PATIENTS: Two families complained of a sensation of "electrical currents," tremors, muscle cramps, nightmares, hallucinations, agitation, anxiety and nausea of varying severity several hours after consuming rabbitfish ("aras"). These symptoms lasted between 12 and 30 hours and resolved completely. The temporal relationship to a summer fish meal, the typical clinical manifestations along with the known feeding pattern of the rabbitfish suggested ciguatera poisoning. CONCLUSIONS: The Eastern Mediterranean basin is an unusual region and the rabbitfish an unusual source for ciguatera poisoning. There are no readily available and reliable means for detecting ciguatoxin in humans. A high index of suspicion is needed for diagnosis and a thorough differential diagnosis is essential to eliminate other poisonings, decompression sickness and encephalitis. Supportive therapy is the mainstay of treatment. (+info)Ciguatera poisoning in Vanuatu. (3/32)
Ciguatera poisoning is endemic in many tropical and subtropical countries. We conducted a retrospective study of admissions to two hospitals on the islands of Vanuatu in the southwestern Pacific region. We estimated the annual hospital admission rate for fish poisoning to be 65 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 55-75)/100,000 population on the island of Santo and 29 (95% CI = 19-43)/100,000 population on the island of Ambae. Hospital admission was more common in males 20-29 years old. Death was a rare complication. In the face of increases in both tourism and in the global trade in tropical and exotic fish, physicians in both endemic and non-endemic areas should be familiar with the epidemiology and clinical features of this important condition. (+info)Peak occurrences of ciguatera fish poisoning precede cholera outbreaks in Hong Kong. (4/32)
Occurrences of ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) and Vibrio cholerae infected patients in Hong Kong were reviewed for the 13-year period 1989-2001. Peak activity of CFP preceded peak activity of cholera in nine of the years except in 4 years (1990, 1991, 1992, 1996) where it was observed that the total number of cholera cases were all less than or equal to five per year (P < 0.05). Average time interval was 2.4 months between peaks of CFP and Vibrio cholerae outbreaks. Findings suggested that the factors that affect cholera and ciguatera occurrences may not be operating in some years but when they are operating, they will affect both cholera and CFP. CFP peaks have consistently occurred before Vibrio cholerae peaks in our locality so much so that the occurrence of the latter can now be almost accurately predicted since 1998. CFP peaks served as an early warning for public measures to be in place before occurrence of cholera outbreaks. (+info)Poisoning, envenomation, and trauma from marine creatures. (5/32)
In the course of their clinical work or during leisure activity, family physicians occasionally may encounter patients with injuries from marine creatures. Poisoning, envenomation, and direct trauma are all possible in the marine environment. Ciguatera poisoning can result from ingestion of predatory fish that have accumulated biotoxins. Symptoms can be gastrointestinal or neurologic, or mixed. Management is mostly symptomatic. Scombroid poisoning results from ingestion of fish in which histamine-like substances have developed because of improper refrigeration. Gastrointestinal and systemic symptoms occur. Treatment is based on antihistamines. Envenomations from jellyfish in U.S. waters and the Caribbean are painful but rarely deadly. Household vinegar deactivates the nematocysts, and manual removal of tentacles is important. Treatment is symptomatic. Heat immersion may help with the pain. Stingrays cause localized damage and a typically severe envenomation. The venom is deactivated by heat. The stingray spine, including the venom gland, typically is difficult to remove from the victim, and radiographs may be necessary to localize the spine or fragment. Surgical debridement occasionally is needed. Direct trauma can result from contact with marine creatures. Hemorrhage and tissue damage occasionally are severe. Infections with organisms unique to the marine environment are possible; antibiotic choices are based on location and type of injury. Shark attacks, although rare, require immediate attention. (+info)Short report: persistent bradycardia caused by ciguatoxin poisoning after barracuda fish eggs ingestion in southern Taiwan. (6/32)
We report an outbreak of ciguatoxin poisoning after barracuda fish ingestion in southern Taiwan. Three members of a family developed nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, and myalgias about 1 hour after eating three to ten eggs of a barracuda fish. Numbness of the lips and extremities followed the gastrointestinal symptoms about 2 hours after ingestion. Other manifestations included hyperthermia, hypotension, bradycardia, and hyperreflexia. Bradycardia persisted for several days, and one patient required a continuous infusion of intravenous atropine totaling 40 mg over 2 days. Further follow-up of the patients disclosed improvement of neurologic sequelae and bradycardia, but sensory abnormalities resolved several months later. In conclusion, ciguatoxin poisoning causes mainly gastrointestinal and neurologic effects of variable severity. In two patients with ciguatoxin poisoning after barracuda fish egg ingestion, persistent bradycardia required prolonged atropine infusion. (+info)Ciguatera fish poisoning--Texas, 1998, and South Carolina, 2004. (7/32)
Ciguatera fish poisoning is characterized by gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea and neurologic symptoms such as weakness, tingling, and pruritus (itching). The condition is caused by eating fish containing toxins produced by the dinoflagellate Gambierdiscus toxicus, a one-celled plantlike organism that grows on algae in tropical waters worldwide. Because these toxins are lipid soluble, they accumulate through the food chain as carnivorous fish consume contaminated herbivorous reef fish; toxin concentrations are highest in large, predatory fish such as barracuda, grouper, amberjack, snapper, and shark. Because fish caught in ciguatera-endemic areas are shipped nationwide, ciguatera fish poisoning can occur anywhere in the United States. This report describes ciguatera fish poisoning in four persons (two in 1998, two in 2004) who ate fish caught by recreational fishers in waters outside of ciguatera-endemic areas (e.g., the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic and Gulf Coast waters off southern Florida). These cases underscore the need for physicians, regardless of whether they are in a ciguatera-endemic area, to consider ciguatera in patients who have gastrointestinal or neurologic symptoms after eating large, predatory fish. (+info)Tropical fish poisoning in temperate climates: food poisoning from ciguatera toxin presenting in Avonmouth. (8/32)
Ciguatera toxin causes a range of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and neurological symptoms that occur within 1-6 h of ingesting fish with the toxin and can last for days, months or years. It is a well-recognized problem in the tropics. Avon Health Protection Team investigated food poisoning on a ship at Avonmouth, which was thought by the crew to be related to a white snapper fish from the Caribbean. The symptoms were initially thought to be scombroid fish poisoning but were consistent with ciguatera fish poisoning. Cases of fish poisoning from fish imported from the Caribbean and Pacific or travellers returning from tropical countries may be ciguatera fish poisoning, but mistakenly diagnosed as scombroid fish poisoning. (+info)Ciguatera Poisoning is a foodborne illness caused by consuming tropical finfish contaminated with ciguatoxins, potent neurotoxins primarily produced by dinoflagellates of the genus Gambierdiscus that accumulate through the marine food chain.
Ciguatera poisoning is a type of foodborne illness that is caused by consuming seafood (such as fish) that contains ciguatoxins. These toxins are produced by certain types of microalgae that can accumulate in larger marine animals and become concentrated in the flesh of fish.
Ciguatera poisoning is characterized by a variety of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, and neurological symptoms such as tingling or numbness in the lips, tongue, and other parts of the body. In severe cases, it can also cause heart problems, seizures, and even coma.
The severity of ciguatera poisoning can vary widely depending on the amount and type of toxin consumed, as well as individual susceptibility. There is no specific antidote for ciguatera poisoning, and treatment typically involves supportive care such as fluid replacement, pain management, and monitoring for complications.
Prevention measures include avoiding consumption of fish known to carry a high risk of ciguatoxins, particularly larger predatory reef fish such as barracuda, grouper, moray eel, and red snapper. Cooking or freezing the fish does not destroy the toxin, so it is important to choose fish carefully when dining in areas where ciguatera poisoning is common.
Ciguatoxins are a group of heat-stable, lipid-soluble marine toxins produced by dinoflagellates that can accumulate in the food chain, particularly in predatory fish, and can cause gastrointestinal, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular symptoms in humans upon consumption.
Ciguatoxins (CTXs) are a group of heat-stable, lipid-soluble toxins that can cause a type of foodborne illness known as ciguatera fish poisoning. These toxins are produced by microscopic marine dinoflagellates called Gambierdiscus toxicus and other related species, which grow on and around certain types of algae in warm, tropical waters.
When these dinoflagellates are consumed by herbivorous fish, the toxins accumulate in their tissues without causing harm to the fish. However, when larger carnivorous fish eat many smaller herbivorous fish, the concentration of CTXs can increase to potentially harmful levels.
Humans who consume contaminated fish may experience a range of symptoms including gastrointestinal disturbances (such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), neurological symptoms (such as tingling or numbness in the lips, tongue, and other parts of the body, reversal of hot and cold sensations, and muscle weakness), and cardiovascular symptoms (such as low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat).
These symptoms can be severe and may last for several weeks or even months. Currently, there is no specific antidote or treatment for ciguatera fish poisoning, and management typically involves supportive care to manage symptoms. Prevention measures include avoiding consumption of fish known to carry CTXs, such as barracuda, grouper, moray eel, and red snapper, among others.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term "Polynesia" is not a medical concept or condition; it is a geographical region in the Pacific Ocean, consisting of numerous island countries and territories.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Polynesia" is not a medical term. It is a geographical region in the Pacific Ocean, consisting of numerous island countries and territories. If you have any questions related to medical terminology or health, I would be happy to try and help answer those for you.
'Seafood' is a term used in the medical field to describe any edible aquatic organisms, including fish and shellfish, which are consumed as food by humans and can potentially cause adverse reactions or allergies.
Medical definitions typically do not include general food items like seafood. However, I can provide you with a general definition:
Seafood is a category of food that comes from aquatic animals (both saltwater and freshwater) including fish, shellfish, crustaceans, and echinoderms. It is an essential source of protein, vitamins, and minerals in many diets around the world. Some common examples of seafood are salmon, shrimp, lobster, clams, oysters, and squid.
If you're looking for a medical aspect related to seafood, it is worth noting that some people may have allergies to certain types of seafood, which can cause mild to severe reactions. In such cases, avoiding the specific allergen is crucial to prevent adverse health effects.
'Poisonous fishes' are aquatic organisms belonging to the Phylum Chordata and Class Pisces, that contain toxic substances either in their tissues or secretions, which can cause harmful or lethal effects when ingested, touched, or coming into contact with their released toxins.
'Poisonous fishes' are species of fish that contain toxic substances in their bodies, which can cause harm or injury to other organisms, including humans. These toxins can be present in various parts of the fish, such as the flesh, skin, organs, or even in the form of venomous spines.
There are several types of poisonous fishes, including:
1. Pufferfish (Fugu): These fish contain a potent neurotoxin called tetrodotoxin (TTX) in their organs, especially the liver and ovaries. TTX is highly toxic and can cause paralysis and death if ingested in even small amounts.
2. Stonefish: Stonefishes are venomous fishes that have sharp, spiny dorsal fins that can inject a painful toxin into the skin when stepped on or touched. The venom can cause severe pain, swelling, and tissue damage, and in some cases, it can lead to respiratory failure and death.
3. Blue-ringed octopuses: While not technically fish, blue-ringed octopuses are often included in discussions of poisonous marine life. They have venom glands that produce a powerful neurotoxin called tetrodotoxin (TTX), which can cause paralysis and death if it enters the bloodstream.
4. Cone snails: Cone snails are predatory mollusks that use a harpoon-like tooth to inject venom into their prey. Some species of cone snail have venom that contains powerful neurotoxins, which can cause paralysis and death in humans.
5. Lionfish: Lionfish are venomous fishes that have spines on their dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins that can inject a painful toxin into the skin when touched or stepped on. The venom can cause pain, swelling, and other symptoms, but it is rarely fatal to humans.
It's important to note that many species of fish can become toxic if they consume harmful algae blooms (HABs) or other contaminants in their environment. These "toxic fishes" are not considered poisonous by definition, as their toxicity is not inherent to their biology.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Bahamas" is not a medical term and does not have a medical definition. The Bahamas is a country consisting of more than 700 islands, cays, and islets in the Atlantic Ocean, north of Cuba and Hispaniola. If you have any questions about medical topics or definitions, I would be happy to help!
## I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term 'Bahamas' is not a medical definition. It refers to a country in the Atlantic Ocean, north of Cuba and northwest of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Bahamas is an archipelago of about 700 islands and cays, and is known for its beautiful beaches, coral reefs, and tropical climate.
If you have any medical question or looking for a medical term, please provide more information so I can give you accurate and helpful information.
The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) is a group of islands in the Caribbean that are an insular area and unincorporated territory of the United States, consisting of the main islands of Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix, as well as several smaller islands.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term "United States Virgin Islands" is a geographical location and not a medical concept or condition. It refers to a group of islands in the Caribbean that are an insular area of the United States, consisting of the main islands of Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix, as well as several smaller islands. They are known for their beautiful beaches, tropical climate, and rich history.
'Pacific Islands' is not a term used in medicine, but it is a geographical term referring to the thousands of islands spread across the Pacific Ocean.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Pacific Islands" is a geographic term referring to the islands located in the Pacific Ocean, and it is not a medical term. It includes thousands of islands spread across the Pacific Ocean, which are categorized into three main groups: Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.
If you have any medical terms you'd like defined, please let me know!
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Scombroid3
- Scombroid fish poisoning due to consumption of fish containing elevated levels of histamine. (cdc.gov)
- It causes a type of food poisoning known as scombroid poisoning, which causes wheezing, nausea, and swelling of the tongue and whole face. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
- Scombroid, ciguatera, and other seafood intoxications. (cdc.gov)
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- Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP), also known simply as ciguatera, is a foodborne illness caused by eating reef fish whose flesh is contaminated with certain toxins called ciguatoxins. (wikipedia.org)
- Diarrhea and facial rashes have been reported in breastfed infants of poisoned mothers, suggesting that ciguatera toxins migrate into breast milk. (wikipedia.org)
- data will be collected on ciguatera incidence, and on dinoflagellate populations implicated as the source of the toxins that cause the disease. (floridaclimateinstitute.org)
- Ciguatera toxins (CTXs) are produced most often by the marine dinoflagellate Gambierdiscus toxicus, although other species responsible for CTX production have been identified. (medscape.com)
- Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) is caused by toxins (or poisonous substances) from microscopic marine plants, which build-up in large predatory fish. (bermudareal.com)
- Food poisoning through marine toxins is rare. (peacehealth.org)
- Ciguatera fish poisoning due to consumption of tropical marine finfish which have bioaccumulated naturally occurring ciguatera toxins through their diet. (cdc.gov)
- Food poisoning happens when you eat foods that have harmful viruses, bacteria, toxins, or parasites. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
- The contamination can be from spores of Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that produces toxins that cause food poisoning. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
- Shellfish poisoning Certain types of fresh or frozen fish or shellfish may contain toxins that can cause a variety of symptoms. (msdmanuals.com)
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- There is no specific treatment for ciguatera fish poisoning once it occurs. (wikipedia.org)
- Other potential causes such as paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP), neurotoxic shellfish poisoning (NSP), scombrotoxin fish poisoning, and pufferfish poisoning should be excluded. (wikipedia.org)
- Ciguatera fish poisoning is a clinical syndrome caused by eating contaminated fish ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
- More than 425 species of fish are associated with ciguatera poisoning in humans. (cdc.gov)
- We hypothesize that climatic disturbances/disruptions of reef areas result in overgrowth of species of the dinoflagellate Gambierdiscus, with subsequent, and predictable, increases in fish toxicity and ciguatera incidence in endemic areas. (floridaclimateinstitute.org)
- and collect data on toxin concentrations and structural diversity in dinoflagellates, locally caught fish, and fish/fish remnants implicated as the cause of ciguatera cases. (floridaclimateinstitute.org)
- For patient education resources, see Food Poisoning , Ciguatera Fish Poisoning , and Shellfish Poisoning . (medscape.com)
- Ciguatera poisoning is the most common nonbacterial fish-borne poisoning in the United States, with most of the cases being reported in Florida and Hawaii. (medscape.com)
- The onset of gastrointestinal (GI) and neurologic symptoms after the consumption of fish are the hallmarks of ciguatera poisoning. (medscape.com)
- News Release: Hamilton, Bermuda - The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) of the Ministry of Health and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) would like to advise the public on how to reduce their risk of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP). (bermudareal.com)
- The reversal of cold and hot sensations (that is, hot items "feel" cold and cold items "feel" hot) is a telltale sign of CFP because it is absent in other types of fish-related food poisoning. (bermudareal.com)
- The toxin, known as ciguatoxin, is found in large fish such as barracuda, moray eel, snapper and grouper, and can cause tingling and numbness in fingers and toes, nausea, abdominal pain, and even poisoning. (blogshub.org)
- Ciguatera poisoning affects approximately 500,000 people globally each year and stems from algae consumed by these fish. (blogshub.org)
- Finally, the NRC researchers successfully identified the novel algal ciguatoxin and demonstrated its metabolism in fish species associated with ciguatera poisoning. (blogshub.org)
- Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) is common in tropical and subtropical waters. (who.int)
- Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) is widespread in tropical and subtropical waters 1 and is acquired from consuming contaminated reef fish. (who.int)
- Ciguatera poisoning (CP) is a human poisoning occurring after the consumption of fish or more rarely, shellfish containing CTXs. (lu.se)
- Ciguatera fish poisoning while on vacation]. (nih.gov)
- from ciguatera fish poisoning to swimmer's ear. (basicallybooks.com)
- There have been so many cases of food poisoning traced to fish and shellfish . (thefashionablehousewife.com)
- Contaminated fish can also cause ciguatera fish poisoning. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
- Our party of four visited the Bahamas and experienced ciguatera fish poisoning. (oceannavigator.com)
- Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) is the most common algal-borne illness worldwide. (noaa.gov)
- Consuming tropical marine organisms (primarily fish) contaminated with ciguatoxins (CTXs) and related precursors, produced by benthic dinoflagellates in the genus Gambierdiscus , causes this debilitating human poisoning syndrome. (noaa.gov)
- Ciguatera poisoning (CP) is a severe seafood-borne disease, caused by the consumption of reef fish contaminated with Caribbean ciguatoxins (C-CTXs) in the Caribbean and tropical Atlantic. (niom.no)
- It has become abundant, but the fishery failed due to concerns about ciguatera fish poisoning, a neurological disease in humans caused by ingestion of fish containing ciguatoxin. (bioone.org)
- Jan Dierking and Cara E. Campora "Ciguatera in the Introduced Fish Cephalopholis argus (Serranidae) in Hawai'i and Implications for Fishery Management," Pacific Science 63(2), 193-204, (1 April 2009). (bioone.org)
- Ciguatera poisoning may result from eating any of the more than 400 species of fish from the tropical reefs of Florida, the West Indies, or the Pacific. (msdmanuals.com)
- Tetrodotoxin poisoning is most common in Japan, due to eating the puffer fish (fugu), which naturally contains this toxin in certain organs. (msdmanuals.com)
- Mangareva, French Polynesia has the highest prevalence of ciguatera fish poisoning in the world. (livingoceansfoundation.org)
- As with other predatory fish like snappers, groupers and amberjack, there is a slight risk that lionfish could hold the risk of ciguatera toxin poisoning, which is caused by microscopic organisms that are passed up the food chain. (ibtimes.com)
- Researchers report that 28 cases of ciguatera fish poisoning occurred in New York City during 2010-2011, a greater number than were reported during the preceding 10-year period. (news-medical.net)
- She has performed studies on dengue fever in Key West, FL (USA) and ciguatera fish poisoning in the U.S. Virgin Islands. (onehealthinitiative.com)
- He also discussed benthic toxic algae in Pulau Perhentian and the increased risk of ciguatera fish poisoning due to coral reef degradation. (akademisains.gov.my)
- On April 29, 1996, three cases of tetrodotoxin poisoning occurred among chefs in California who shared contaminated fugu (puffer fish) brought from Japan by a co-worker as a prepackaged, ready-to-eat product. (cdc.gov)
Toxin7
- Dyspareunia and other ciguatera symptoms have developed in otherwise healthy males and females following sexual intercourse with partners suffering ciguatera poisoning, signifying that the toxin may be sexually transmitted. (wikipedia.org)
- Ciguatera toxin is a polyether ladder that binds to and opens voltage-dependent sodium channels. (medscape.com)
- Ciguatera toxin is secreted into breast milk and freely crosses the placenta. (medscape.com)
- The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has unearthed a novel seafood toxin responsible for ciguatera poisoning. (blogshub.org)
- Marine toxin poisoning occurs most often in the summer. (peacehealth.org)
- There are no specific treatments for marine toxin poisoning. (peacehealth.org)
- Last year, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration researcher told MSNBC she found traces of ciguatera toxin in 42 percent of 200 tested lionfish, but there have been no reported cases of ciguatera poisoning linked to consumption of lionfish yet. (ibtimes.com)
Dinoflagellates2
- Other dinoflagellates that may cause ciguatera include Prorocentrum spp. (wikipedia.org)
- So while studying the reefs here we collected a large enough sample of the dinoflagellates that cause this poisoning to allow us to determine their species. (livingoceansfoundation.org)
Paralytic4
- Paralytic shellfish poisoning in Kodiak, Alaska. (cdc.gov)
- Lethal paralytic shellfish poisoning in Guatemala. (cdc.gov)
- Paralytic shellfish poisoning: seafood safety and human health perspectives. (cdc.gov)
- In this FAScinate series, Dr Lim Po Teen presented his research on Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning, exploring the mechanisms behind toxic algae blooms in tropical estuaries. (akademisains.gov.my)
Humans2
- Hallmark symptoms of ciguatera in humans include gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and neurological effects. (wikipedia.org)
- The majority of poisons humans consume occur naturally in plants and animals. (films.com)
Shellfish Poisoning1
- We report on six cases of diarrhetic shellfish poisoning following consumption of mussels harvested in the United Kingdom. (bvsalud.org)
Tetrodotoxin1
- A presumptive diagnosis of tetrodotoxin poisoning in all three men was based on clinical presentation in the ED and the history of recent consumption of fugu. (cdc.gov)
Endemic areas1
- Occasionally, ciguatera poisoning has been reported outside disease endemic areas, such as the Bahamas, Canada, or Chile, but no case had been described in the West African region until now. (cdc.gov)
Seafood5
- It is the most frequent seafood poisoning. (wikipedia.org)
- Seafood-borne illness, or seafood poisoning, occurs as a result of human consumption of food harvested from the sea. (medscape.com)
- Poisoning by viral and bacterial contamination of seafood, as well as marine envenomations, are not covered here. (medscape.com)
- Eating the seafood may result in food poisoning . (peacehealth.org)
- In this case, to avoid food poisoning, purchase store-bought seafood. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
Severe3
- Severe cases of ciguatera can also result in cold allodynia, which is a burning sensation on contact with cold. (wikipedia.org)
- In more severe poisonings, bradycardia with hypotension and cardiovascular collapse may occur. (medscape.com)
- In severe poisoning, illness typically progresses rapidly and may include gastrointestinal (nausea, vomiting) and neurological (cranial nerve dysfunction, a floating sensation, headache, muscle weakness, parasthesias and vertigo) signs and symptoms. (cdc.gov)
Foodborne illness1
- Food poisoning is also referred to as a foodborne illness. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
Prevalence1
- Prevalence of ciguatera poisoning is likely underestimated due to lack of recognition of symptoms by clinicians. (medscape.com)
Symptoms3
- Neurological symptoms can persist and ciguatera poisoning is occasionally misdiagnosed as multiple sclerosis. (wikipedia.org)
- The symptoms that we found most characteristic of the poisoning were tingling in the feet and the reversal of hot and cold sensations, for example a cold beverage "burned" the lips and tongue, a hot one felt cold. (oceannavigator.com)
- On reflection, alcohol had given us a distant early-warning signal of the poisoning, which may have been cumulative, because the first symptoms of tingling feet and paresthesia of the tongue occurred in the evenings after a few drinks. (oceannavigator.com)
Toxic2
- These are the types of marine toxic poisoning. (peacehealth.org)
- Mushroom poisoning due to consumption of toxic mushrooms. (cdc.gov)
Occur1
- Ciguatera outbreaks usually occur in the area between 35° north and 35° south latitude, mainly in the Caribbean, Indo-Pacific islands, and the Indian Ocean ( 1 - 5 ) ( Figure ). (cdc.gov)
Dinoflagellate1
- This type is caused by a dinoflagellate, although not the same one that causes ciguatera poisoning. (peacehealth.org)
Caribbean1
- We are proposing to build on the approach used in the South Pacific climate/ciguatera studies, but with a shift in focus to the Caribbean and "Caribbean ciguatera," taking advantage of our long-standing base for epidemiologic and environmental studies in the U.S. Virgin Islands. (floridaclimateinstitute.org)
Histamine2
- The bacteria may produce a chemical (histamine) that results in the food poisoning. (peacehealth.org)
- The worst part about this food poisoning is that you cannot destroy the histamine by cooking. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
Cases1
- The Philippines Epidemiology Bureau recommended that the Philippine Maritime Authority include CTX poisoning and its health risks in seafarers' training to prevent future cases of CFP. (who.int)
French Polynesia1
- Among the various HAS-related human diseases, ciguatera has the greatest public health and economic impact, with recent studies from French Polynesia linking ciguatera incidence with increasing seawater temperatures: as such, ciguatera may serve as a key "sentinel" disease for global warming. (floridaclimateinstitute.org)
Risk4
- The risk of death from poisoning is less than 1 in 1,000 according to the CDC. (wikipedia.org)
- There is a high risk of getting food poisoning from this food, especially if it was stored at room temperature. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
- A common myth is that the greatest "chemical poisoning" risk associated with eating is residual pesticides, but modern science tells us that this is an infinitesimally tiny risk and that there is a far greater danger of being poisoned by a chemical naturally occurring in a vegetable or meat. (films.com)
- I was interested to read recently in your magazine about ciguatera poisoning ("Voyagers deal with the risk of ciguatera," Issue 119, January/February 2002). (oceannavigator.com)
Food10
- Pearse McCarron, the leader of the NRC's Biotoxin Metrology Group, hailed the discovery as groundbreaking, stating, "The findings will make it possible to develop methods and standards to help food safety laboratories monitor and manage ciguatera. (blogshub.org)
- Apart from food poisoning, there are other illnesses that you can contract from eating unhealthy or the wrong food. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
- Moreover, the more you have people following you, the higher your chances of seeing people posting about food and some of the illnesses and poisoning you may get. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
- Avoid taking raw or uncooked poultry because you will be increasing the chances of getting food poisoning. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
- One thing you should avoid when it comes to food poisoning is eating raw food. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
- Vegetables and leafy greens are commonly prone to causing food poisoning if you eat them raw. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
- However, it is prone to food poisoning. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
- To avoid getting food poison from rice, serve it immediately after cooking and store the leftovers in a fridge. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
- There are two exceptions: even one case of botulism or chemical poisoning constitutes an outbreak if laboratory studies identify the causative agent in the food. (gamutonline.net)
- Tunik MG. Chapter 45: Food Poisoning. (cdc.gov)
Rarely1
- [ 10 ] Although ciguatera poisoning may rarely require intensive medical care, no fatalities in the United States have been documented. (medscape.com)
Common1
- Based upon the symptomatic profiles, relationships of the patients, and their common dietary histories, ciguatera intoxication was diagnosed in all. (cdc.gov)
Waters1
- [ 5 ] Ciguatera poisoning is endemic in warm waters, spans the globe, and is generally observed between latitudes within 35° of the equator. (medscape.com)