A Case of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning in South Georgia
Pankaj Agrawal, John Grab2022CureusJournal Article
CardiovascularGastrointestinalNeurological
Dinoflagellates/Ciguatera
Abstract
Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) is a seafood-associated non-infectious condition, caused by Ciguatoxins. It is known to be the most frequently reported cause of seafood-toxin-related illness in the world. CFP can cause a wide range of gastrointestinal, neurological, and cardiovascular symptoms which can last from a few days to a few months. We describe a case of ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) in South Georgia after ingestion of a fish from the Caribbean Sea. This case report brings the attention of clinicians for early recognition of the condition and appropriate treatment.
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