Abstract

ESCOBAR ROMAN, Raylen; LEIVA ACEBEY, Leonardo  and  SORI LEON, Yanicel. Lionfish (Pterois volitans) and its impact in human health. Gac Méd Espirit [online]. 2015, vol.17, n.1, pp. 82-92. ISSN 1608-8921.

Background: the increase of accidental intoxication by biting and exposure to Pterois volitans fish in the last years in Cuba is due to the presence of this fish in the Cuban sea world. There is evident lack of knowledge by Cuban health personnel with relation to the way to behave with this kind of intoxication due to the lack of bibliography written about it. Objective: To deepen on Pterois volitans fish intoxication essentialities as involved toxin, clinical picture and behavior. Development: A bibliographical revision of articles related to intoxication by Pterois volitans fish was carried out, the main focus was directed to the involved toxin, main clinical manifestations and measures directed to the right treatment of this intoxication. Conclusion: Intoxication by Pterois volitans fish causes a varied and exacerbated symptomatology. For this reason, it is necessary to take specific measures to avoid complications. Clinical cases attended after accident by this type of fish are very frequent what makes necessary to spread its toxicological potentiality.

Keywords : Fishes poisonous; lionfish; intoxication; epidemiology; lesions; toxicity; poisoning; bites and stings; aquatic fauna; marine fauna.

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