Poisoning from toxins present in bivalve mollusks that have been ingested. Four distinct types of shellfish poisoning are recognized based on the toxin involved.
Poisoning from toxins present in bivalve mollusks that have been ingested. Four distinct types of shellfish poisoning are recognized based on the toxin involved.
A condition caused by ingestion of shellfish contaminated with brevetoxins primarily produced by the marine dinoflagellate Karenia brevis. This results from a HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM, especially the so-called Florida red tide.
