Detection of Dinophysis species and associated okadaic acid in farmed shellfish: a two-year study from the western Mediterranean area

Bazzoni Anna Maria; Mudadu Alessandro G.; Lorenzoni Giuseppa; Soro Barbara; Bardino Nadia; Arras Igor; Sanna Giovanna; Vodret Bruna; Bazzardi Riccardo; Marongiu Edoardo; Virgilio Sebastiano

Detection of Dinophysis species and associated okadaic acid in farmed shellfish: a two-year study from the western Mediterranean area

2018

Diarrhoetic shellfish poisoning (DSP), an alimentary intoxication known to lead to intestinal symptoms, and caused by toxins produced by some dinoflagellates (including several Dinophysis), represents a serious threat to public health. The aim of this paper was to provide information about the occurrence and abundance of potentially toxic harmful algal species causing DSP, and the associated concentration of okadaic acid (OA) toxins. The departing assumption was that in the study area there was an increase in the presence both of Dinophysis species and OA and its derivates that could result in a risk to the health of seafood consumers.

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