Ciguatera

Ciguatera is the most frequently reported seafood-toxin illness in the world. ^[1] It is a food borne illness caused by eating fish containing toxins produced by dinoflagellate, a form of micro-algae, Gambierdiscus toxicus. ^[2] The most common symptoms of ciguatera poisoning include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain, dizziness, and vertigo^[2]. While there is no cure for Ciguatera, there are multiple treatments available.^[1]

Disease Pathology

Symptoms

Treatment and Prevention

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Friedman, Melissa A. et al. “Ciguatera Fish Poisoning: Treatment, Prevention and Management.” Marine Drugs 6.3 (2008): 456–479. PMC.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 "Ciguatera." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

[Friedman-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Friedman, Melissa A. et al. “Ciguatera Fish Poisoning: Treatment, Prevention and Management.” Marine Drugs 6.3 (2008): 456–479. PMC.

[CDC-2] 2.0 ^2.1 "Ciguatera." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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