Ciguatera poisoning
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Ciguatera poisoning. This is poisoning by the toxins of the fish Gambierdiscus toxicus. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathogenesis
- This is poisoning by the toxins of the fish Gambierdiscus toxicus
- It causes ichthyosarcotoxaemia
- The toxins bind to sodium receptors
- They cause acute or chronic toxicity
Features of acute poisoning
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Features of chronic poisoning
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Treatment
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