Author/Authors :
Chamandi, Suheil Chucrallah Holy Spirit University (USEK) - Medical School, Lebanon , Chamandi, Suheil Chucrallah Lebanese University - Medical Faculty, Lebanon , Kallab, Kamal Lebanese University - Medical Faculty, Lebanon , Kallab, Kamal Holy Spirit University (USEK) - Medical School, Lebanon , Mattar, Hanna Holy Spirit University (USEK) - Medical School, Lebanon , Mattar, Hanna Lebanese University - Medical Faculty, Lebanon , Nader, Elie Lebanese University - Medical School, Lebanon
Abstract :
Puffer fish poisoning is due to a powerful neurotoxin produced by bacteria living in this kind of fish. Though the sea of Lebanon (Mediterranean) is not endemic of puffer fish and incidence of its serious poisoning is rare, yet occasional incidences do occur. The purpose of this presentation is to raise the awareness of fishermen, fish-restaurant frequenters, public health organizations and he Ministry of Health ,of its serious symptomology and to seek medical help as soon as possible.
