Human shellfish poisoning: Implementation of a national surveillance program in France

• Published in: Frontiers in Marine Science Vol. 9
• Main Authors: Sinno-Tellier, Sandra, Abadie, Eric, Guillotin, Sophie, Bossée, Anne, Nicolas, Marina, Delcourt, Nicolas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media 11.01.2023; Frontiers Media S.A
• Subjects: harmful algae; human exposure; Life Sciences; monitoring program; phycotoxin; shellfish poisoning; monitoring program; shellfish poisoning; harmful algae; phycotoxin; human exposure

Toxic algae and their toxins represent an emerging public health issue, particularly due to global warming. The toxicological mechanisms of neurotoxic phycotoxins and their human health effects have been widely described (paralytic, neurological, amnesic, and ciguateric toxins). Food poisoning by bi...