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The main groups of biotoxins harmful for human are: DSP, NSP, ASP and PSP. Neurotoxic shellfish poisoning (NSP) is caused by consumption of molluscan shellfish contaminated with brevetoxins (BTXs) primarily produced by dinoflagellate, Karenia brevis. In case of intoxication by brevetoxin and their isomers, among the possible effects are paresthesia (tingling), reversal of hot-cold temperature sensation,...
Shellfish poisoning is caused by a group of toxins elaborated by planktonic algae (dinoflagellates), in most cases upon which the shellfish feed. The main groups of biotoxins harmful for human beings are: DSP, NSP, ASP and PSP. The most frequent and dangerous for our lives is paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). In the case of PSP, the effects are predominantly neurological and include tingling, burning,...
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