Tropical Fish Poisoning

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Description

Tropical Fish Poisoning is a type of Food Poisoning caused by a toxin named Ciguatera.

 

Toxic Effects of Tropical Fish Poisoning

Nervous System

 The Ciguatera toxin that causes Tropical Fish Poisoning interferes with the Nervous System and can be FATAL.

 

These Foods may Cause Tropical Fish Poisoning

Fish

        Snapper that have eaten other fish that have in turn eaten toxic blue-green algae may cause Tropical Fish Poisoning.

 

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