Aerosolized palytoxin toxicity during home marine aquarium maintenance. Issue 1 (1st January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wood, Paige; Alexis, Anel; Reynolds, Toussaint; Blohm, Eike
• Is Part Of: Toxicology communications. Volume 2:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 49
• Page End: 52
• Publication Date: 2018-01-01
• Subjects: Palytoxin -- coral -- marine -- fish tank -- inhalational exposure -- toxin -- respiratory distress -- sodium–potassium pump; Toxicology -- Periodicals; 615.9005
• DOI: 10.1080/24734306.2018.1480994
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2473-4306

Abstract

Abstract: Decorative coral species capable of producing palytoxin (PTX) frequently adorn marine aquariums. PTX is an ultra-potent toxin with significant morbidity and mortality. Toxicity from PTX results in a spectrum of symptoms depending on route of exposure. We report the case of a 30-year-old man who accidentally aerosolized PTX while cleaning his saltwater fish tank, resulting in precipitous respiratory distress.