6 young men poisoned after eating rocket crocodile eggs

SGGPO 05/29/2023 16:44

On May 29, Hoa Binh General Hospital reported a mass poisoning case after eating rocket crocodile eggs that caused 6 young people to be hospitalized for emergency treatment.

According to Dr. Hoang Cong Tinh, Head of the Intensive Care Unit 1, Hoa Binh General Hospital, before being admitted to the emergency room, this group of young men had processed a 10 kg crocodile (ornamental fish) into food. The fish body was processed into a steamed fish dish, and the fish eggs were used to cook with fermented rice for the whole family and some acquaintances to eat together.

Afterwards, those who ate the steamed fish showed no abnormal health symptoms.

6 patients were severely poisoned after eating rocket crocodile eggs

However, 6 young men who had just eaten steamed fish and fish eggs cooked with fermented rice showed unusual symptoms 3-4 hours after eating. The patients all had symptoms of vomiting, severe abdominal pain and frequent bowel movements. Some patients had more than 10 bowel movements before coming to the hospital, accompanied by headaches, dizziness and fatigue.

The eggs and intestines of the alligator gar contain many toxins.

When admitted to the Hoa Binh General Hospital for emergency treatment, the patients were exhausted, had abdominal pain, vomited and had frequent diarrhea. Initial tests showed metabolic acidosis and water and electrolyte disorders. Doctors quickly used measures to eliminate toxins, infuse fluids, and replenish water and electrolytes for the patients. After 2 days of treatment and intensive care, all 6 patients were out of danger.

The Lepisosteus osseus, scientifically known as Lepisosteus osseus, is a freshwater fish native to the Americas. Some families often raise Lepisosteus osseus as ornamental fish. Some studies show that the eggs and intestines of the Lepisosteus osseus contain toxins that directly affect the digestive, nervous and cardiovascular systems of humans. In experiments, mice that ate Lepisosteus osseus eggs died.

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/6-thanh-nien-trung-doc-vi-an-trung-ca-sau-hoa-tien-post691620.html