Java Barb Fish Gallbladder–Induced Acute Kidney Injury and Ischemic Acute Hepatic Failure
Mohammad Rudiansyah, Leonardo Lubis, Ria Bandiara, Rudi Supriyadi, Afiatin, Rubin Surachno Gondodiputro, Rully Marsis Amirullah Roesli, Dedi Rachmadi
Abstract
In some Asian countries, the fish gallbladder is used as a part of traditional medicine. It improves fatigue, arthritis, and erectile dysfunction.1 In Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia, people believe if they consume fresh fish gallbladder of Java Barb (Barbonymus gonionotus, Cyprinidae family) or so-called Tawes will improve their health (Figure 1). Fish in the Cyprinidae family can be toxic.2 In some reports, eating Java Barb may cause systemic toxicities, such as acute kidney injury and acute hepatic failure.
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MedicineGallbladderJavaFish <Actinopterygii>CyprinidaeAcute kidney injuryInternal medicineFisheryBiologyComputer scienceProgramming languageBiological Research and Disease StudiesDiverse Scientific Research StudiesAquaculture Nutrition and Growth