Pelagic paralysis from puffer fish poisoning.
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1993-05-01
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A case of severe puffer fish poisoning was reported. After ingestion of puffer fish, symptoms develop rapidly with paralysis of the whole body, respiratory distress and nonreactive dilated pupils. After ventilatory support, the patient gradually recovered to normal activity within 48 hrs.
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Chotmaihet Thangphaet.
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Kanchanapongkul J, Tantraphon W. Pelagic paralysis from puffer fish poisoning. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 1993 May; 76(5): 285-7