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Indian Carp (Labeo Rohita) Gall Bladder Poisoning-Report of Four Cases in a Single Family

Authors: Rashmi Patnaik, Subhranshu Sekhar Kar, Rajib Ray, Samarendra Mahapatro

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 6/2011

Abstract

The ingestion of Indian carp gallbladder may result in transient hepatitis with subsequent acute renal failure. This case series also illustrates the importance of understanding the use and potential serious complications of alternative medicines. So fish gallbladder poisoning should be considered in unexplained acute renal failure in Chinese and Asian patients. We report four family members who developed acute renal failure and toxic hepatitis at the same time following ingestion of raw Indian carp (Labeo rohita) gall bladder.

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Title: Indian Carp (Labeo Rohita) Gall Bladder Poisoning-Report of Four Cases in a Single Family
Authors: Rashmi Patnaik
Subhranshu Sekhar Kar
Rajib Ray
Samarendra Mahapatro
Publication date: 01-06-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 6/2011
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-010-0329-1

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