Fish poisoning

Fish poisoning is a special form of food poisoning. It can occur after the consumption of fish, mussels or crabs. Most often it is caused by improper storage of the fish, which leads to a bacterial infestation of the animal. Usually, shortly after the meal, massive abdominal pain and diarrhea as well as nausea and … Fish poisoning

History | Fish poisoning

History The course of fish poisoning describes the duration and sequence of the individual symptoms. However, this is highly dependent on the person affected and the pathogen with which the fish was contaminated. The duration and type of symptoms differ again in the case of poisoning by a toxin (venom), compared to transmission by a … History | Fish poisoning

Diagnosis | Fish poisoning

Diagnosis The diagnosis of fish poisoning is usually based on the patient’s medical history. If symptoms in the gastrointestinal tract, such as diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal pain, appear shortly after eating fish, it is possible to be ill with fish poisoning. The most common cause of fish poisoning is an infestation of the fish by … Diagnosis | Fish poisoning

Duration of food poisoning

Synonyms food intoxication, food poisoning, food intoxication Prognosis Food poisoning by enterotoxin-forming bacteria usually lasts only 1 to 2 days. Botulism leads to death in 70% of cases if left untreated, but with intensive care therapy the mortality rate drops to below 10%. Note: this section is for particularly interested readers, interested laypersons can skip … Duration of food poisoning