Citation

Agrawal P, Grab J. Cureus 2022; 14(2): e22728.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Curēus)

DOI

10.7759/cureus.22728

PMID

35251872

PMCID

PMC8890610

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.

Language: en

Keywords

poisoning; ciguatera; ciguatoxin; fish; mannitol