Description

Ichthyoallyeinotoxism is a rare form of fish poisoning.


Fish species: Kyphosus species; Sarpa salpa; Siganus spinus; Mulloides flavolineatus

 

Route of exposure: fish ingestion

 

Location: Western Mediterranean, tropics

 

Signs and symptoms:

(1) hallucinations (auditory and/or visual)

(2) nightmares

(3) amnesia for recent events

(4) other CNS symptoms

(5) mild gastrointestinal symptoms


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