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Concept information

Término preferido

ciguatera

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information Ciguatera is a form of human poisoning caused by the consumption of subtropical and tropical marine finfish which have accumulated naturally occurring toxins through their diet. The toxins are known to originate from several dinoflagellate (algae) species that are common to ciguatera endemic regions in the lower latitudes.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • ciguatera fish poisoning
  • ciguatera poisoning

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/26268

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