Abstrakt
Palytoxin is a potent toxin found in zoanthid species, a popular decorative coral used in private aquaria. Inappropriate cleaning procedure may lead to palytoxin poisoning by dermal contact and inhalation of water aerosols, affecting several organ systems. This is a case report of three family members admitted to a hospital with symptoms compatible with palytoxin poisoning after cleaning an aquarium. One of them had remarkable respiratory distress and needed oxygen therapy.
Originalsprog | Dansk |
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Artikelnummer | V08210615 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 183 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | E-pub ahead of print - 20. dec. 2021 |