Life-threatening episode after ingestion of toad eggs: a case report with literature review

Emerg Med J. 2007 Mar;24(3):215-6. doi: 10.1136/emj.2006.044602.

Abstract

It is known that toad possesses several toxic substances in the skin and parotid glands. In the past, toad-venom poisoning had been reported from ingestion of toad soup, Kyushin and aphrodisiac pills, but the poisoning from toad eggs is observed for the first time. The case of a healthy female who had previously eaten toad soup twice without any discomfort is reported. She developed gastrointestinal symptoms and life-threatening cardiac rhythm after ingestion of toad eggs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amphibian Venoms / poisoning*
  • Animals
  • Bufonidae*
  • Eggs / poisoning*
  • Female
  • Foodborne Diseases / diagnosis
  • Foodborne Diseases / etiology
  • Foodborne Diseases / therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Amphibian Venoms
  • Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments