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Ciguatera Poisoning MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Ciguatera Poisoning
Tree Number(s)
C25.723.415.246
Unique ID
D036841
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D036841
Scope Note
Poisoning caused by ingestion of SEAFOOD containing microgram levels of CIGUATOXINS. The poisoning is characterized by gastrointestinal, neurological and cardiovascular disturbances.
Entry Term(s)
Ciguatera
Ciguatera Fish Poisoning
NLM Classification #
WA 700
Previous Indexing
Ciguatoxins (1978-2002)
Public MeSH Note
2003; use CIGUATOXIN 1978-2002
History Note
2003; see CIGUATOXINS 1978-2002
Date Established
2003/01/01
Date of Entry
2002/07/03
Revision Date
2013/07/09
Ciguatera Poisoning Preferred
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