Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (Ciguatera Toxin): Ciguatera is a type of food poisoning caused by the ciguatera toxin found in large reef fish (most commonly in the Caribbean). Symptoms include:

vomiting,
nausea,
diarrhea,
abdominal pain,
muscle pain,
numbness,
tingling,
dizziness, and
vertigo.

Ciguatera toxin fish poisoning may be a medical emergency and the poison control center, or emergency department should be consulted. The National Poison Control Center hotline in the United States is 1-800-222-1222.

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