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Abstract

This case report describes a classical case of scombroid fish poisoning, following which the victim suffered persistent headache, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. The sequelea of the intoxication were refractory to symptomatic therapy. An oral histamine-2 antagonist, cimetidine, successfully relieved the victim of her symptoms. This is the first description of an effective therapy for the clinical residua following a bout of scombrotoxism.

Keywords

scombroid headache marine poisoning cimetidine

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