Friday January 8, 1999 - Question 7

Which of the following statements about pufferfish poisoning is correct is correct?

A. Pufferfish poisoning is caused by the tetrodotoxin.

B. Pufferfish around the world have the same potential to cause pufferfish poisoning.

C. Pufferfish toxin is distributed throughout the anatomy of the fish.

D. Symptoms of puffer fish poisoning are delayed for 3 to 5 days after exposure.

E. The symptoms of pufferfish poisoning are limited to vomiting and profuse diarrhea.
 
 

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