Palytoxin poisoning via inhalation in pediatric siblings

  • Rumore M
  • Houst B
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International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, monthly, open access, online journal, publishing high-quality, articles in all areas of basic medical sciences and clinical specialties. Aim of IJCRI is to encourage the publication of new information by providing a platform for reporting of unique, unusual and rare cases which enhance understanding of disease process, its diagnosis, management and clinico-pathologic correlations. ABSTRACT Introduction: Several cases of palytoxin poisoning have occurred during cleaning of aquariums. Case Report: We report a case of palytoxin inhalational toxicity in pediatric siblings following secondary exposure to vapors from cleaning of an aquarium containing Zoanthids. Symptoms included fever, tachycardia, leukocytosis and elevated lactic dehydrogenase. Both patients received supportive treatment in the pediatric intensive care unit and were discharged after 48 hours. Symptoms also occurred in children's parents including cleaning attendant. Conclusion: Herein, we present a rare case of inhalational toxicity from palytoxin.

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Rumore, M. M., & Houst, B. M. (2014). Palytoxin poisoning via inhalation in pediatric siblings. International Journal of Case Reports and Images, 5(7), 501. https://doi.org/10.5348/ijcri-201488-cr-10399

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