Scombroid (Scombrotoxism, Scombroid Ichthyotoxicosis)


Epidemiology


Etiology

Scombroid Dark Meat Fish

Non-Scombroid Fish

Cheeses


Physiology

Ingestion of Histamine-Contaminated Fish

Ingestion of Histamine-Contaminated Swiss Cheese


Diagnosis


Clinical Manifestations

General Comments

Cardiovascular Manifestations

Dermatologic Manifestations

Gastrointestinal Manifestations

Neurologic Manifestations

Pulmonary Manifestations


Treatment

Natural Course

Supportive Care

Antihistamines

General Comments

H1 Antihistamines (see H1-Histamine Receptor Antagonists, [[H1-Histamine Receptor Antagonists]])

H2 Antihistamines (see H1-Histamine Receptor Antagonists, [[H2-Histamine Receptor Antagonists]])


References