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StatPearls, LLC

  • Cough
  • Dyspnea
  • Keratitis
  • Keratoconjunctivitis
  • Rhinorrhea

Palytoxin Keratitis

PTX exposure, and resulting toxicity, are most frequently associated with inhalation of vapors while cleaning or eradicating the coral from home aquariums. As a result of their rapid growth, unwanted zoanthids require removal from certain areas of the aquarium, which is most often done with boiling in water and/or scrubbing affected rocks. The resultant inhalation of steam or aerosolized droplets can lead to respiratory symptoms such as rhinorrhea, cough, and dyspnea. This activity will discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, and suggested management of toxic ocular exposure to palytoxin (PTX), leading to corneal toxicity as described in retrospective case reports of incidental contact. Additionally, it will review physical exam findings and prognosis of patients with presumed PTX associated keratoconjunctivitis. Finally, the role of the healthcare team in diagnosis and treatment will be discussed.

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditNursingUp to 1 creditPharmacyUp to 1 credit

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABPM — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1 pointABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1 pointABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABPM — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 point

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No

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No

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • includes Case study / clinical scenario
  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • MOC · Up to 1 point
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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