[Neurological manifestations of fish, mollusk and shellfish poisoning]

Rev Neurol (Paris). 2003 May;159(5 Pt 1):512-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Sea-food poisoning is observed in several areas of the world. Intoxication results from ingestion of fresh fish, mollusks, or shellfish contaminated by toxins produced by microorganisms (dinoflagellates). Neurological manifestations are sometimes associated with signs and may be life-threatening. We describe here the principle toxins, their geographic distribution, clinical manifestations, therapeutic management, and possible prevention measures.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Bronchial Spasm / etiology*
  • Ciguatoxins / metabolism
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
  • Dinoflagellida / metabolism
  • Epilepsy / etiology*
  • Fishes, Poisonous* / metabolism
  • Foodborne Diseases / complications*
  • Foodborne Diseases / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Mollusk Venoms / metabolism
  • Mollusk Venoms / poisoning*
  • Shellfish Poisoning*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Mollusk Venoms
  • Ciguatoxins