Title of article
HUMAN POISONING AFTER INGESTION OF PUFFER FISH CAUGHT FROM MEDITERRANEAN SEA - A Case Report -
Author/Authors
Chamandi, Suheil Chucrallah Holy Spirit University (USEK) - Medical School, Lebanon , Chamandi, Suheil Chucrallah Lebanese University - Medical Faculty, Lebanon , Kallab, Kamal Lebanese University - Medical Faculty, Lebanon , Kallab, Kamal Holy Spirit University (USEK) - Medical School, Lebanon , Mattar, Hanna Holy Spirit University (USEK) - Medical School, Lebanon , Mattar, Hanna Lebanese University - Medical Faculty, Lebanon , Nader, Elie Lebanese University - Medical School, Lebanon
From page
285
To page
288
Abstract
Puffer fish poisoning is due to a powerful neurotoxin produced by bacteria living in this kind of fish. Though the sea of Lebanon (Mediterranean) is not endemic of puffer fish and incidence of its serious poisoning is rare, yet occasional incidences do occur. The purpose of this presentation is to raise the awareness of fishermen, fish-restaurant frequenters, public health organizations and he Ministry of Health ,of its serious symptomology and to seek medical help as soon as possible.
Journal title
Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology
Journal title
Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology
Record number
2635300
Link To Document