What is Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning?

What is Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning?

• Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning: Pfiesteria shumwayae is an estuarine microorganism (dinoflagellate) that can cause illness in humans as well as fish. The particular toxin involved has not yet been identified. The microorganism may release toxins into the water or it may be aerosolized which can result in skin, eye and respiratory exposure. The condition is not contagious and they symptoms may vary considerably amongst patients.

Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning: Introduction

Types of Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning:

Broader types of Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning:

• Poisoning, overdose, toxicity or adverse reactions
• Bites, stings and other animal-related conditions
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How serious is Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning?

Prognosis of Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning: Patients often suffer chronic symptoms for a long period of time before they can be diagnosed. Testing for the condition is very difficult.
Complications of Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning: see complications of Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning

What causes Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning?

Causes of Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning: see causes of Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning

What are the symptoms of Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning?

Symptoms of Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning: see symptoms of Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning

Complications of Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning: see complications of Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning

Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning.

How is it treated?

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning: Toxicologist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning.
Treatments for Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning: see treatments for Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning

Name and Aliases of Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning

Main name of condition: Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning

Animal poisoning [Pfiesteria shumwayae]

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