Ciguatera fish poisoning
Ciguatera poisoning is a type of food poisoning which is caused by eating certain types of fish. These fish are normally reef fish found in warm tropical waters. They eat a type of algae called Gambierdiscus toxicus, which makes ciguatoxins.
There are over 300 fish species that can cause Ciguatera. Some of these are found in the Gove and Groote Eylandt areas in the NT.
Notifiable disease
Ciguatera poisoning is a notifiable disease.
Information for health professionals
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Document | Ciguatera fish poisoning fact sheet PDF (156.4 KB) | NT Health |
| Tropical Health Orientation Manual for health practitioners in Northern Australia | Ciguatera fish poisoning | Centre for Remote Health |
Information for the public
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Webpage | Ciguatera fish poisoning | Northern Territory Government |
| Webpage | Food poisoning | Health direct |
Contact
Contact the Public Health Unit’s Centre for Disease Control.
Poisons information centre
The poison information centre provides the latest poisons information to the public. Telephone advice is available night and day from anywhere in Australia.
Contact the poison information centre 13 11 26 or go to the poison information website.
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