Acute cervico-facial oedema and loss of consciousness following ingestion of barracuda fish.
A young male presented with acute cervico-facial swelling and loss of consciousness, following ingestion of barracuda flesh. He recovered after administration of anti-histamines and steroids. Toxicity associated with barracuda is discussed.
Wilson
R J
RJ
Department of Anaesthesia, Cambridge Military Hospital, Aldershot, Hampshire.
McAdam
J G
JG
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D002922:Ciguatoxins / Q000009:adverse effects; D004487:Edema / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005145:Face; D005399:Fishes; D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck; D014474:Unconsciousness / Q000209:etiology*
D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D002922:Ciguatoxins