Ciguatera

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  • Caused by eating reef fish that have concentrated ciguatoxin
    • Barracuda and moray eel are classic
  • Causes GI symptoms (nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea), quickly followed by unusual neurological signs and symptoms (hot-cold reversal, cold allodynia, paresthesias)
  • Can cause bradycardia, heart block, and hypotension
  • Management is supportive