Human poisoning by ingestion of a sea hare (Dolabella auricularia).
A case-report of poisoning by ingestion of a sea hare, which is thought to be the first report of human poisoning, is presented. The clinical signs were mainly neurological with tremor, psychomotor over-activity, ataxia and muscle twitching being predominant. It is suggested that organic bromine compounds are responsible for the effects.
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Department of Medicine, Western Divisional Hospital, Lautoka, Fiji Islands.
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005367:Fiji; D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008387:Marine Toxins / Q000633:toxicity*; D008974:Mollusca; D012758:Shellfish
D008387:Marine Toxins