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**What is Ciguatera and how to prevent it?**


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Hello Hive community, today I want to talk about a little-known topic, the ciguatera.

Ciguatera is a foodborne illness caused by eating fish that contain a neurotoxin called ciguatoxin. This neurotoxin is produced by a series of marine algae called Gambierdiscus toxicus and is ingested by fish as they feed. 


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As fish move up the food chain, the concentration of ciguatoxin in their bodies increases, which means that larger, more commercially valuable fish are more likely to contain dangerous levels of the neurotoxin.

Ciguatera symptoms include headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, burning sensation on the skin, difficulty walking, and balance problems. 

Symptoms can appear 2 to 48 hours after ingestion of contaminated fish and can last from a few days to several weeks. In severe cases, the disease can cause permanent neurological damage, including paralysis, memory problems, and difficulty walking.


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Ciguatera is more common in tropical and subtropical regions, where favorable conditions for the growth of Gambierdiscus toxicus algae are more common. 

However, cases have also been reported in temperate areas, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. The fish most commonly implicated in ciguatera cases include barracuda, grouper, trevally, shark, flounder, and snapper.


![04 pexels-n-i-e-r-o-s-h-o-t-s-1281670.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/elluismma/243qEr1ZbwmJFbjHv1P3jqRwKeq5gR4uQ87VVQg4nwob87z4jtZU9xwFWCjpKvw6kgud3.jpg)
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It is important to note that not all fish of a species are necessarily dangerous and that the presence of the neurotoxin can vary in different areas and at different times of the year. Also, cooking, freezing, or brining does not destroy ciguatoxin, so it cannot be removed by these methods.

To prevent ciguatera, it's important to avoid fish that are known to be prone to contamination, especially large, commercially valuable fish. It is also important to follow the recommendations of your local health authorities regarding fish that are safe to eat.


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If you suspect that you have ingested a contaminated fish, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. There is currently no specific treatment for ciguatera, so treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and providing medical support. 

Patients may receive medications to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and treat diarrhea. In severe cases, it may be necessary to hospitalize the patient for intravenous treatment.


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Prevention is the best way to treat ciguatera. It is important to learn about and avoid fish that are prone to contamination, especially the larger, more commercially valuable fish. It is also important to follow the recommendations of your local health authorities regarding fish that are safe to eat.


![07 pexels-monstera-5841759.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/elluismma/23wWyVuPGZPAovrDSDbnE2LuuZ8c1WkbDGKuqjaAgu12HY5UAbeANBQhSRsxMPRskcWjy.jpg)
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In countries where ciguatera is common, it is important that health authorities work to develop programs to monitor and track fish contamination. This includes carrying out laboratory tests on fish, implementing safe limits for ciguatoxin, and educating the public about the risks of the disease and how to prevent it.

Thanks for reading me !

**Informative References:**

• [¿Qué es la ciguatera? | Síntomas, causas y cómo tratar la enfermedad.](https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/salud/enfermedades-infecciosas/20190913/47323288752/que-ciguatera-sintomas-causas-como-tratar-enfermedad.html?facet=amp)


• [¿Qué es la ciguatera?](https://frescoydelmar.com/blog/que-es-la-ciguatera/)

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>**Ciguatera de que se trata y como prevenirla?**

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>Hola comunidad de Hive hoy les quiero hablar de un tema poco conocido la ciguatera.

>La ciguatera es una enfermedad alimentaria causada por la ingestión de peces que contienen una neurotoxina llamada ciguatoxina. Esta neurotoxina es producida por una serie de algas marinas llamadas Gambierdiscus toxicus y es ingerida por los peces a medida que se alimentan.

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[Fuente](https://www.pexels.com/es-es/foto/foto-de-peces-cerca-del-arrecife-de-coral-3163599/)


>A medida que los peces suben en la cadena alimentaria, la concentración de ciguatoxina en su cuerpo aumenta, lo que significa que los peces grandes y de mayor valor comercial son más propensos a contener niveles peligrosos de la neurotoxina.

>Los síntomas de la ciguatera incluyen dolores de cabeza, náuseas, vómitos, diarrea, calambres musculares, debilidad muscular, sensación de quemazón en la piel, dificultad para caminar y problemas de equilibrio. 

>Los síntomas pueden aparecer de 2 a 48 horas después de la ingestión de peces contaminados y pueden durar desde unos días hasta varias semanas. En casos graves, la enfermedad puede causar daño neurológico permanente, incluyendo parálisis, problemas de memoria y dificultad para caminar.


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[Fuente](https://www.pexels.com/es-es/foto/foto-de-peces-cerca-del-arrecife-de-coral-3163599/)

>La ciguatera es más común en regiones tropicales y subtropicales, donde las condiciones favorables para el crecimiento de las algas Gambierdiscus toxicus son más comunes. 

>Sin embargo, los casos también han sido reportados en áreas templadas, incluyendo el Golfo de México y el Caribe. Los peces más comúnmente implicados en los casos de ciguatera incluyen el barracuda, el mero, el jurel, el tiburón, el lenguado y el snapper.

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>Es importante señalar que no todos los peces de una especie son necesariamente peligrosos y que la presencia de la neurotoxina puede variar en diferentes áreas y en diferentes épocas del año. Además, la cocción, el congelamiento o la salmuera no destruyen la ciguatoxina, por lo que no se puede eliminar mediante estos métodos.

>Para prevenir la ciguatera, es importante evitar los peces que son conocidos por ser propensos a la contaminación, especialmente los peces grandes y de mayor valor comercial. También es importante seguir las recomendaciones de las autoridades sanitarias locales en cuanto a los peces seguros para el consumo.

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[Fuente](https://www.pexels.com/es-es/foto/rollos-de-sushi-684965/)

>En caso de sospecha de haber ingerido un pez contaminado, es importante buscar atención médica de inmediato. Actualmente no existe un tratamiento específico para la ciguatera, por lo que el tratamiento se enfoca en aliviar los síntomas y brindar apoyo médico. 

>Los pacientes pueden recibir medicamentos para aliviar el dolor, reducir la inflamación y tratar la diarrea. En casos graves, puede ser necesario hospitalizar al paciente para brindarle tratamiento intravenoso.

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[Fuente](https://www.pexels.com/es-es/foto/palillos-encima-de-variedad-de-sushi-en-plato-952647/)

>La prevención es la mejor manera de tratar la ciguatera. Es importante informarse sobre los peces que son propensos a la contaminación y evitarlos, especialmente los peces grandes y de mayor valor comercial. También es importante seguir las recomendaciones de las autoridades sanitarias locales en cuanto a los peces seguros para el consumo.

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[Fuente](https://www.pexels.com/es-es/foto/texto-5841759/)

>En países donde la ciguatera es común, es importante que las autoridades sanitarias trabajen para desarrollar programas de monitoreo y seguimiento de la contaminación de los peces. Esto incluye la realización de pruebas de laboratorio en los peces, la implementación de límites de seguridad para la ciguatoxina y la educación de la población sobre los riesgos de la enfermedad y cómo prevenirla.

>Gracias por leerme !

**Referencias Informativas:**

• [¿Qué es la ciguatera? | Síntomas, causas y cómo tratar la enfermedad.](https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/salud/enfermedades-infecciosas/20190913/47323288752/que-ciguatera-sintomas-causas-como-tratar-enfermedad.html?facet=amp)


• [¿Qué es la ciguatera?](https://frescoydelmar.com/blog/que-es-la-ciguatera/)

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@apineda ·
Confieso que es primera vez que leo ese nombre. Los síntomas de esta enfermedad son muy similares a los que generan otras enfermedades. Asumo que los médicos que trabajan en zonas donde esta enfermedad es común podrán reconocer rápidamente esta enfermedad. Por eso siempre es bueno que si uno se va a trabajar a una determinada zona, ponerse al día con las enfermedades más habituales en esa zona en particular.

Interesante tema, gracias
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