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An interesting case of cardiotoxicity due to bufotoxin (toad toxin)

Ashok, G.; Ramkumar; Sakunthala, S.R.; Rajasekaran, D.

Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 59: 737-738

2011

ISSN/ISBN: 0004-5772
PMID: 22616345
Document Number: 656011
Consumption of toads for their aphrodisiac effect is a common practice in Laos, China and in some parts of India. Toad secretions from parotid and skin contains toxin similar to cardiac glycosides. It results in bradycardia and cardiac dysfunction leading on to death in some cases. We report a case of toad poisoning in a young previously healthy male.

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