Shellfish poisoning
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There are four syndromes called shellfish poisoning, which share some common features and are primarily associated with bivalve molluscs (such as mussels, clams, oysters and scallops). These shellfish are filter feeders and, therefore, accumulate toxins produced by microscopic algae in the form of dinoflagellates and diatoms.
The syndromes are:
- Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP)
- Neurologic shellfish poisoning (NSP)
- Diarrheal shellfish poisoning (DSP)
- Amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP)
