Ciguatera Fish Poisoning
Ciguatera fish poisoning is an underestimated tropical illness. It results from eating fish contaminated with ciguatoxins. These toxins originate in certain algae consumed by small herbivorous fish. Larger predatory fish then eat these fish. This cycle escalates toxin levels, eventually affecting humans. Symptoms range from gastrointestinal distress to neurological complications. Early recognition is critical to …