Stonefish “Okoze” Envenomation during Food Preparation
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Stonefish "Okoze" envenomation during food preparation.
Stonefish is a dangerous and venomous fish commonly found in the shallow waters of the Pacific region. Its envenomation is reported worldwide with increasing frequency. Although envenomation usually occurs in those engaged in marine sports, chefs may suffer envenomation during cutting stonefish, which is eaten either sliced raw, boiled, or deep-fried by Japanese. Since many people cook and eat ...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Keio Journal of Medicine
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1880-1293,0022-9717
DOI: 10.2302/kjm.59.19