Histamine intoxication in scombroid poisoning

Abstract

Objective: based on the data of modern domestic and foreign scientific literature, to study the state of the issue of histamine intoxication in scombroid poisoning. Materials and methods: the materials of the works of modern literary sources on this topic are studied. Results: the article presents current information on the development of histamine intoxication in scombroid poisoning. The pathogenetic mechanisms of the disease and its clinical features, possible diagnostic options, principles of therapy are considered. Conclusions: currently, scombroidosis remains an urgent problem, since the absence of specific clinical manifestations and laboratory diagnostics, the similarity of the clinical picture with the symptoms of an IgE allergic reaction to fish are the cause of incorrect diagnosis, underestimation of the clinical symptoms of the disease.