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Case Reports
. 2002 Sep;19(5):474-5.
doi: 10.1136/emj.19.5.474.

Histamine fish poisoning: a common but frequently misdiagnosed condition

R R Attaran  1 , F Probst
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Histamine fish poisoning: a common but frequently misdiagnosed condition

R R Attaran et al. Emerg Med J. 2002 Sep.

Abstract

Scombrotoxic or histamine fish poisoning is a common condition normally associated with consuming spoiled tuna, mackerel, bonito, or skipjack. Typical symptoms like flushing, urticaria, and palpitations mimic those of allergy so histamine fish poisoning can easily be misdiagnosed. Diagnosis is often clinical and the mainstay of treatment is antihistamines.

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