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Shellfish poisoning includes four syndromes that share some common features and are primarily associated with bivalve molluscs (such as mussels, clams, oysters and scallops.) [1] As filter feeders, these shellfish may accumulate toxins produced by microscopic organisms, such as cyanobacteria, diatoms and dinoflagellates.
DSP and its symptoms usually set in within about half an hour of ingesting infected shellfish, and last for about one day. The causative poison is okadaic acid, which inhibits intestinal cellular dephosphorylation. [1] This causes the cells to become very water-permeable and the host to profusely defecate into a high risk of dehydration.
Shellfish containing 80 or more micrograms of saxitoxin per 100g of edible shellfish tissue are deemed to be unsafe for human consumption. [16] Currently, there is no antidote for PSP neurotoxins. Most PSP patients suffer only minor symptoms, these lasting until the toxin is eliminated from the body.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to avoid shellfish ... Most people with paralytic shellfish poisoning develop symptoms within 30 minutes of consuming contaminated ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning ...
common food poisoning; seafood allergy; paralytic shellfish poisoning; ciguatera fish poisoning; pesticide poisoning; alcohol intoxication; certain psychiatric disorders. Due to the extensive list of disorders with similar symptoms, a detailed food history is necessary to make the diagnosis. [4]
Food poisoning isn't fun, and the amount of time symptoms occur often varies by how bad the case is. Here's what to expect if you do contract it. Food poisoning isn't fun, and the amount of time ...
Other potential causes such as paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP), neurotoxic shellfish poisoning (NSP), scombrotoxin fish poisoning, and pufferfish poisoning should be excluded. [1] The reversal of hot and cold sensations is an occasional symptom of CFP that may help differentiate it from norovirus. [20]