levetiracetam and Ciguatera-Poisoning

Ciguatera fish poisoning is the most frequently reported seafood toxin illness associated with the ingestion of contaminated tropical fish. Diagnosis relies on a history of recent tropical fish ingestion and subsequent development of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and neurological symptoms. Ciguatera poisoning usually has a self-limited time course, and its management involves symptomatic control and supportive care. This case report presents an uncommon case of ciguatera poisoning with prolonged intractable seizures refractory to standard antiseizure medications. The patient also had significant functional decline that responded to rigorous inpatient rehabilitation not previously described in literature.

Topics: Adolescent; Animals; Anticonvulsants; Ciguatera Poisoning; Gait Disorders, Neurologic; Humans; Levetiracetam; Male; Neuropsychological Tests; Physical Therapy Modalities; Piracetam; Seizures