Reported Occurrences of Ciguatera Poisoning

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Country Distribution Frequency Remarks Reference
US Virgin Islands nation-wide not stated   Halstead, B.W.,1970
Saint Kitts and Nevis not stated not stated reported from northern and western sides of St. Kitts in shallow waters (less than 50-60 ft); occurs predominantly in May to August and November to December Halstead, B.W.,1970
Virgin Islands (UK) regional frequent   Dammann, A.E.,1969
Hawaii (USA) not stated not stated   Lewis, N.D.,1986
Virgin Islands (UK) regional frequent   Olsen, D.A., D.W. Nellis and R.S. Wood,1984
Antigua and Barbuda not stated not stated   Halstead, B.W.,1970
Virgin Islands (UK) regional frequent fish occurring at depths from 0-60 fathoms Brody, R.W.,1972
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