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What is meant by fish and shellfish poisoning?
Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) is a nervous system disease caused by eating cooked or raw shellfish that contain environmental toxins. These toxins are produced by a group of algae (dinoflagellates).
What disease is caused by algae and what is its mode of transmission?
There are a few, dangerous disease caused by algae. Humans are usually exposed to these disease by consuming these naturally occurring toxins in the algae. The most common algae-caused diseases are:Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP)Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP)Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP)Neurotoxic Shellfish Poisoning (NSP)Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP)PSP and ASP can be life threatening.
What has the author Timothy A Determan written?
Timothy A. Determan has written: 'Temporal and spatial distribution of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) in Puget Sound 1999' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Marine pollution, Marine pollution, Paralytic shellfish poisoning, Red tide 'Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) patterns in Puget Sound shellfish, year 2000' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Marine pollution, Marine pollution, Paralytic shellfish poisoning, Red tide 'Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) patterns in Puget Sound shellfish in 2001' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Marine pollution, Marine pollution, Paralytic shellfish poisoning, Red tide
Salmonella is a food poisoning bacteria commonly found?
Raw shellfish
Can pool algae cause illness in humans?
The diseases caused by algae are as follows:Amnesiac shellfish poisoningCiguateraParalytic shellfish poisoningProtothecosis
What are the dangers of shellfish?
Shellfish live on the sea floor where much bacteria and toxins are present. In addition, many shellfish, such as clams and oysters, are Filter feeders and have a tendency to accumulate these chemical substances in their bodies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that 5-10% of raw mollusks coming to market are contaminated with Vibrio. In addition, paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) although less common, is still a real and potential danger associated with shelled sea life that can cause paralysis and even death to its victims. To be on the safe side try substituting shellfish with protein alternatives.
Why should shellfish for eating not be stored in water or a sealed container?
Shellfish live on the sea floor where much bacteria and toxins are present. In addition, many shellfish, such as clams and oysters, are Filter feeders and have a tendency to accumulate these chemical substances in their bodies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that 5-10% of raw mollusks coming to market are contaminated with Vibrio. In addition, paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) although less common, is still a real and potential danger associated with shelled sea life that can cause paralysis and even death to its victims. To be on the safe side try substituting shellfish with protein alternatives.
What organ does paralytic shellfish poisoning affect?
The toxins causing this kind of poisoning act primarily on the central nervous system of affected humans, and perhaps also some marine mammals.
What are the causes Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning?
they are called sudden death and u may just die one day later
What health risks are involved for those who wish to consume a raw diet?
Food poisoning is one of the health risks from raw foods. Increased dosage of raw foods to infants is associated with foodborne illness. This definitely goes for raw meat and particular fish like shellfish.
What problems are associated with lead pipes?
Lead poisoning. Answer courtesy of a slothbrain
What is another word for salmonella?
Salmonella bacteria are associated with an illness known as food poisoning.
