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Scombrotoxic Food PoisoningScombrotoxic food poisoning usually results from improper food handling or storage. While most often associated with fish (tuna and mackerel), any food (such as certain cheeses) that contains the appropriate amino acids and is subjected to certain bacterial contamination and growth may lead to scombroid poisoning when ingested.ReservoirFish, certain cheesesIncubation period10 mins - 2 hours.Signs and Symptoms
DiagnosisDiagnosis is usually based on a person showing the characteristic symptoms and is confirmed by detection of histamine in epidemiologically implicated fish. TreatmentSymptoms usually resolve spontaneously. In severe cases, antihistamines may be effective in relieving symptoms.Control and Prevention
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