What is ciguatera fish poisoning? Ciguatera fish poisoning is an
illness caused by eating tropical reef fish that have
accumulated a poison called ciguatoxin. Ciguatoxin is produced
by microscopic organisms that grow on the surface of marine
algae, seaweed, or coral. The poison gets into plant-eating fish
when they feed on the algae or seaweed. The poison can then
build up in larger predator fish near the top of the food chain,
such as snapper, amberjacks, and groupers. How do you get it?
You get ciguatera fish poisoning by eating fish contaminated
with ciguatoxin. What are the symptoms of ciguatera fish
poisoning? - numbness, tingling, or a burning sensation around
mouth, hands, or feet; - joint or muscle pains with weakness or
cramps; - vomiting, diarrhea, chills, itching, headache,
sweating, and dizziness; - reversal of temperature sensation in
the mouth, where cold things feel hot and hot things feel cold;
unusual taste sensations; nightmares; or hallucinations. When do
symptoms start? Symptoms usually be