Fish poisoning with particular reference to ciguatera.
An historical review of the literature concerning a type of fish poisoning found in the tropics, characteristic of perfectly fresh fish. The clinical features are briefly mentioned, and the aetiology discussed. A new epidemiological model is reported and appropriate preventative health-care measures are suggested.
D000818:Animals; D036841:Ciguatera Poisoning; D005400:Fishes, Poisonous; D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008387:Marine Toxins / Q000506:poisoning*
D008387:Marine Toxins