poisonous plants & fish - caribbean poison information network

POISONOUS PLANTSPOISONOUS PLANTS

PERIWINKLEPERIWINKLE, Ram Goat Rose, Ram Goat RoseCatharanthusCatharanthus roseusroseus (L.) G. Don(L.) G. Don ApocynaeceaeApocynaeceae

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CASSAVA, TapiocaCASSAVA, TapiocaManihotManihot esculentaesculenta CrantzCrantz

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Euphorbiaceae

DUMBCANE, Money PlantDUMBCANE, Money PlantDieffenbachiaDieffenbachia seguineseguine ((JacqJacq.) Schott.) Schott

AraceaeAraceae

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OLEANDEROLEANDERNeriumNerium oleanderoleander ApocynaceaeApocynaceae

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COWITCHCOWITCHMucunaMucuna prurienspruriens (L.) DC.(L.) DC. PapilionaceaePapilionaceae

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ACKEEACKEEBlighiaBlighia sapidasapida KonigKonig SapindaceaeSapindaceae

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CASTOR OILCASTOR OILRicinusRicinus communiscommunis L.L. EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbiaceae

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NUTMEGNUTMEGMyristicaMyristica fragransfragrans MyristicaMyristica

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NEEM, China Berry, Persian LilacNEEM, China Berry, Persian LilacMeliaMelia azedarachazedarach L.L. MeliaceaeMeliaceae

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FRENCH COTTON, DUMB COTTONFRENCH COTTON, DUMB COTTONCalotropisCalotropis proceraprocera AsclepiadaceaeAsclepiadaceae

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MANCHINEELMANCHINEELHippomaneHippomane mancinellamancinella L.L. EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbiaceae

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TYPES OF POISONOUS FISHTYPES OF POISONOUS FISHFOUND IN JAMAICAFOUND IN JAMAICA

Ciguatera Fish PoisoningCiguatera Fish PoisoningFish Found in the Caribbean Region and other partsFish Found in the Caribbean Region and other parts

of the World which have found to contain theof the World which have found to contain theciguatoxinciguatoxin

Barracuda Snapper

Ciguatera Fish PoisoningCiguatera Fish PoisoningFish Found in the Caribbean Region and other partsFish Found in the Caribbean Region and other parts

of the World which have found to contain theof the World which have found to contain theciguatoxinciguatoxin

Mackerel Grouper

DEFINITIONDEFINITION

Ciguatera is a foodCiguatera is a food--related illness thatrelated illness thatoccurs in humans due to eating marineoccurs in humans due to eating marineorganisms/ fishes that are contaminatedorganisms/ fishes that are contaminatedwith a toxin called ciguatoxin.with a toxin called ciguatoxin.

Toxic EffectsToxic Effects

Once ingested this toxin affects theOnce ingested this toxin affects thegastrointestinal, nervous andgastrointestinal, nervous andcardiovascular systems. Symptoms suchcardiovascular systems. Symptoms suchas vomiting, diarrhea, weakness,as vomiting, diarrhea, weakness,headache, abdominal pain, cramping,headache, abdominal pain, cramping,rapid heartbeat, coughing, hypotension,rapid heartbeat, coughing, hypotension,and facial numbness and in some casesand facial numbness and in some casesthe person may even die.the person may even die.

TreatmentTreatment

There are no known antidotes or antitoxinsThere are no known antidotes or antitoxinsfor this type of food poisoning.for this type of food poisoning.

If you experience any symptoms, contactIf you experience any symptoms, contactthe poison centre, (876) 977the poison centre, (876) 977--77777777

Persons with this type of poisoning shouldPersons with this type of poisoning shouldimmediately contact their doctor.immediately contact their doctor.

Examples of Shellfish eaten in the Caribbean RegionExamples of Shellfish eaten in the Caribbean Regionand other parts of the Worldand other parts of the World

Oysters Mussels

Scallops Scallops

Examples of Shellfish eaten in the Caribbean RegionExamples of Shellfish eaten in the Caribbean Regionand other parts of the Worldand other parts of the World

Clams

Examples of Shellfish eaten in the Caribbean RegionExamples of Shellfish eaten in the Caribbean Regionand other parts of the Worldand other parts of the World

What is Shellfish Poisoning ?What is Shellfish Poisoning ?

Shellfish poisoning is caused from theShellfish poisoning is caused from theingestion of raw or cooked mollusks andingestion of raw or cooked mollusks andother types of shellfish containing toxins.other types of shellfish containing toxins.

Syndromes of PoisoningSyndromes of Poisoning

There are four syndromes of shellfishThere are four syndromes of shellfishpoisonings namely: Paralytic,poisonings namely: Paralytic,Neurological, Diarrheal and AmnesticNeurological, Diarrheal and Amnestic

Syndromes are associated with bivalveSyndromes are associated with bivalvemollusks such as oysters, scallops,mollusks such as oysters, scallops,mussels and clams.mussels and clams.

Toxic EffectToxic EffectCommon symptoms associatedCommon symptoms associated

with shellfish poisoningwith shellfish poisoning

NauseaNausea

VomitingVomiting

DiarrheaDiarrhea

Abdominal painAbdominal pain

Numbness of the lipsNumbness of the lipstongue and gumstongue and gums

HeadacheHeadache

Muscle weaknessMuscle weakness

TreatmentTreatment

There is no specific treatment for shellfishThere is no specific treatment for shellfishpoisoning.poisoning.

If you experience any symptoms, contactIf you experience any symptoms, contactthe poison centre, (876) 977the poison centre, (876) 977--77777777

Get to the nearest medical facility.Get to the nearest medical facility.