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Fugu contains lethal amounts of the poison tetrodotoxin in its organs, especially the liver, the ovaries, and the skin. The poison, a sodium channel blocker, paralyzes the muscles while the victim stays fully conscious. The victim is unable to breathe, and eventually dies from asphyxiation. There is no known antidote. The standard treatment is to support the respiratory and circulatory systems until the poison is metabolized and excreted by the victim's body.

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Personal Account of surviving a fugu poisoning Personal Account of surviving a fugu poisoning www.kyoshi.or.jp/inv-haiku/routine.htm - Web

BBC article with video of fugu preparation BBC article with video of fugu preparation www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18065372 - Web

A Delicacy to Die For at National Geographic Magaz... A Delicacy to Die For at National Geographic Magazine www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0505/feature1/multimedia3.html - Web

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National Geographic Podcast on fugu National Geographic Podcast on fugu podcastmedia.nationalgeographic.com/ngvideos_pc5_pufferfish.m4v - Web

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