What is Sigaterra?
General Discussion. Ciguatera fish poisoning is a rare disorder that occurs because of the ingestion of certain contaminated tropical and subtropical fish. When ingested, the toxin (ciguatoxin), which is present at high levels in these contaminated fish, may affect the digestive, muscular, and/or neurological systems.
What causes CFP?
Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP), also known simply as ciguatera, is a foodborne illness caused by eating reef fish whose flesh is contaminated with certain toxins. Such individual fish are said to be ciguatoxic.
Is ciguatoxin a chemical hazard?
Examples are aflatoxins that can increase the risk of liver cancers whereas mercury can affect developing brains in foetuses, infants and children. However, some food chemicals do cause acute effects, e.g. ciguatoxin poisoning.
Can red snapper make you sick?
According to the CDC, it is considered an under-recognized risk for travelers, specifically in the tropics and subtropics. Certain fish—groupers, barracudas, moray eel, sturgeon, sea bass, red snapper, amberjack, mackerel, parrot fish, surgeonfish, and triggerfish—can cause ciguatera fish poisoning.
Can sea bass make you sick?
Certain fish—groupers, barracudas, moray eel, sturgeon, sea bass, red snapper, amberjack, mackerel, parrot fish, surgeonfish, and triggerfish—can cause ciguatera fish poisoning. The CDC recommends never eating moray eel or barracuda.
What is the medical term for the spots on the tongue?
The medical term for these spots is papillae. Fungiform papillae are the small spots that appear all over the tongue. A person usually has 200 to 400 of these, mostly at the tip and edges of the tongue. Each of these papillae contains three to five taste buds.
Where are the best fingermarks in Cairns?
A prime example of this is Kings Point in the Cairns area, which is a renowned big fingermark ground as it has all these three characteristics. One effective strategy when exploring these areas is to start close to the headland and work your way out until you find changes in the bottom or, even better, isolated structure.
When should I see a doctor about a bump on my tongue?
Anyone who has a painless sore, lump, or red or white patch on the tongue that does not go away should see a dentist or doctor. There are four kinds of healthy spots or bumps that typically appear on the tongue. The medical term for these spots is papillae. Fungiform papillae are the small spots that appear all over the tongue.
What are Fingermark spots and how are they classified?
These schools tend to include fish of similar size, which poses an interesting scenario for anglers as fingermark spots can often be classified into big fish spots or small fish spots. For example a particular spot I fish out of Cairns will only produce fish from 70cm upwards and these particular spots are very special.