Tetrodotoxin poisoning caused by Goby fish consumption in southeast China: a retrospective case series analysis

OBJECTIVES: To investigate an unusual outbreak of tetrodotoxin poisoning in Leizhou, southeast China, a case series analysis was conducted to identify the source of illness. METHODS: A total of 22 individuals experienced symptoms of poisoning, including tongue numbness, dizziness, nausea and limb nu...

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Main Authors: Jie You, YaJun Yue, Feng Xing, Wei Xia, ShaoYang Lai, FengLei Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2015-01-01
Series:Clinics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322015000100024&lng=en&tlng=en