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Synonyms: Scombroid or histamine fish poisoning
Synonyms: Scombroid or histamine fish poisoning
== Risk Factors ==
Symptoms may be more severe in patients taking certain medications that slow the breakdown of histamine by their liver, such as isoniazide and doxycycline.
===== References =====
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/marinetoxins_g.htm#whatsort


== Pathophysiology & Etiology==
== Pathophysiology & Etiology==

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Synonyms: Scombroid or histamine fish poisoning

Pathophysiology & Etiology

Scombrotoxic fish poisoning is caused by bacterial spoilage of certain finfish such as tuna, mackerel, bonito, and, rarely, other fish. As bacteria break down fish proteins, byproducts such as histamine and other substances that block histamine breakdown build up in fish.

References

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/marinetoxins_g.htm#whatsort

History and Symptoms

Symptoms begin within 2 minutes to 2 hours after eating the fish.

The most common symptoms are:

Burning or swelling of the mouth, abdominal pain, or a metallic taste may also occur. The majority of patients have mild symptoms that resolve within a few hours.

References

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/marinetoxins_g.htm#whatsort

Treatment

Treatment is generally unnecessary, but antihistamines or epinephrine may be needed in certain instances.

Acute Pharmacotherapies

References

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/marinetoxins_g.htm#whatsort

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The content on this page was first contributed by: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.


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