title: Pelagic paralysis from puffer fish poisoning.
abstract: A case of severe puffer fish poisoning was reported. After ingestion of puffer fish, symptoms develop rapidly with paralysis of the whole body, respiratory distress and nonreactive dilated pupils. After ventilatory support, the patient gradually recovered to normal activity within 48 hrs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Chon Buri Hospital, Thailand.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kanchanapongkul
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Tantraphon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D005400:Fishes, Poisonous; D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D013779:Tetrodotoxin / Q000506:poisoning*
chemical_list: D013779:Tetrodotoxin