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Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning
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Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning
By: Cristian B.
Brenen B.
Luke C.
How can it be prevented?
The possible causes?
It can be prevented by limiting the waste we put into our waterways and reducing the amount of sewage and pollution we create.
The possible cause is that it could disrupt the whole food chain and the ecosystem could be destroyed.
The species that are affected?
The species that are affected are anyone that ingest the shellfish.
The observed impacts?
Gastroenteritis usually develops within 24 hours of the consumption of toxic shellfish; symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. In severe cases, neurological symptoms also appear, usually within 48 hours of toxic shellfish consumption. These symptoms include dizziness, headache, seizures, disorientation, short-term memory loss, respiratory difficulty, and coma.
The type of organism responsible?
- Pseudo-nitzschia pungens f. multiseries
- Toxin produced: Domoic acid