Scombroid Poisoning

(thing) by coby Fri Apr 21 2000 at 16:22:55
Foodborne illness caused by tuna, bonito, and other members of the mackerel family (susceptible to breakdown of histidine in tissues by the Proteus species). Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, dysphagia, dry mouth, and urticaria. Onset occurs minutes after consumption of the fish. Treat with antihistamines.
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