Tuesday January 5, 1999 - Question 4

Which of the following statements about ciguatera fish poisoning is correct?

A. Ciguatera fish poisoning is due primarily to consumption of fresh water fish.

B. Ciguatera has only been reported in the islands of the South Pacific.

C. The risk of ciguatera may differ depending on what part of the world the fish is located in.

D. Ciguatoxin is the only toxin known to cause ciguatera.

E. Fish contaminated with ciguatera have been reported to appear discolored.
 
 

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