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International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine
Vol. 10 No. 3 (2020)

Treating Ichthyotoxin Poisoning Induced by Gar Eggs Ingestion

  • Hailey Martin
  • Peter Akpunonu

International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Vol. 10 No. 3 (2020), , Page 31548
https://doi.org/10.32598/ijmtfm.v10i3.31548 Published 13 October 2020

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Abstract

Background: A Gar is a primarily freshwater fish that resides in North America. The flesh of a garfish is edible; however, the eggs and any meat surrounding the eggs are highly toxic to humans. The toxicity is induced by the protein ichthyotoxin.
Case Report: The studied patient was an 18-year-old male who ingested 2-3 spoons full of gar eggs in their residence place. Each spoon full contained 40-50 eggs. The estimated total amount of consumed eggs equaled 3 teaspoons. Approximately one hour after eating the eggs, the patient began to feel unwell. Upon arrival at the local Children’s Hospital, the patient was experiencing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and sweating.
Conclusion: Patients affected by gar eggs should be treated symptomatically, given there is no antidote or specific treatment for ichthyotoxin. Further research is required on the mechanism that makes ichthyotoxin toxic. Luckily, the presented patient presented no seizures due to the toxin and the care providers could manage the related symptoms.

Keywords:
  • Fish toxin, Gar egg, Roe ingestion, Ichthyotoxin, Toxicology
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Martin, H., & Akpunonu, P. (2020). Treating Ichthyotoxin Poisoning Induced by Gar Eggs Ingestion. International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 10(3), 31548. https://doi.org/10.32598/ijmtfm.v10i3.31548
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