Puffer fish poisoning : a potentially life-threatening condition

Geoffrey K. Isbister; Julie Son; Frank Wang; Catriona J. Maclean; Cindy S-Y Lin; Josef Ujma; Corrine R. Balit; Brendon Smith; D. G. Milder; Matthew C. Kiernan

Puffer fish poisoning : a potentially life-threatening condition

Geoffrey K. Isbister
, Julie Son
, Frank Wang
, Catriona J. Maclean
, Cindy S-Y Lin
, Josef Ujma
, Corrine R. Balit
, Brendon Smith
, D. G. Milder
, Matthew C. Kiernan

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Abstract

Puffer fish poisoning has been documented rarely in Australia. It results from ingesting tetrodoxtoxin found in the liver, ovaries, intestines and skin of the fish. Over a recent 16-month period, 11 cases of puffer fish poisoning were reported to the NSW Poisons Information Centre. Symptoms of poisoning may include paralysis, respiratory failure, numbness, paraesthesia, nausea and ataxia. Health professionals should be aware of the condition so as to institute early and appropriate management.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	650-653
Number of pages	4
Journal	Medical Journal of Australia
Volume	177
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 2002

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