injuries and poisoning
Fish and Shellfish Poisoning
Introduction
Certain types of fresh or frozen fish or shellfish may contain toxins that can cause a variety of symptoms. Vomiting and diarrhea ( Overview of Gastroenteritis ) caused by toxins is different from gastroenteritis caused by eating fish (or any other food) that has become contaminated by illness-causing bacteria or viruses. There are three common types of poisoning caused by eating fish: Ciguatera Tetrodotoxin Scombroid (See also Shellfish poisoning .) 