Sources and contamination routes of microbial pathogens to fresh produce during field cultivation: A review

OO Alegbeleye, I Singleton, AS Sant'Ana - Food microbiology, 2018 - Elsevier
Foodborne illness resulting from the consumption of contaminated fresh produce is a
common phenomenon and has severe effects on human health together with severe …

An updated review of ciguatera fish poisoning: clinical, epidemiological, environmental, and public health management

MA Friedman, M Fernandez, LC Backer, RW Dickey… - Marine drugs, 2017 - mdpi.com
Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP) is the most frequently reported seafood-toxin illness in the
world. It causes substantial human health, social, and economic impacts. The illness …

Marine harmful algal blooms, human health and wellbeing: challenges and opportunities in the 21st century

E Berdalet, LE Fleming, R Gowen… - Journal of the Marine …, 2016 - cambridge.org
Microalgal blooms are a natural part of the seasonal cycle of photosynthetic organisms in
marine ecosystems. They are key components of the structure and dynamics of the oceans …

The globally distributed genus Alexandrium: multifaceted roles in marine ecosystems and impacts on human health

DM Anderson, TJ Alpermann, AD Cembella, Y Collos… - Harmful algae, 2012 - Elsevier
The dinoflagellate genus Alexandrium is one of the major harmful algal bloom (HAB) genera
with respect to the diversity, magnitude and consequences of blooms. The ability of …

Allelopathy in phytoplankton-biochemical, ecological and evolutionary aspects

C Legrand, K Rengefors, GO Fistarol, E Graneli - Phycologia, 2003 - Taylor & Francis
It is considered self-evident that chemical interactions are a component of competition in
terrestrial systems, but they are largely unknown in aquatic systems. In this review, we …

Neurotoxins from marine dinoflagellates: a brief review

DZ Wang - Marine drugs, 2008 - mdpi.com
Dinoflagellates are not only important marine primary producers and grazers, but also the
major causative agents of harmful algal blooms. It has been reported that many …

Cyanobacterial toxins–occurrence, biosynthesis and impact on human affairs

E Dittmann, C Wiegand - Molecular nutrition & food research, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Mass developments of cyanobacteria (“blue‐green algae”) in lakes and brackish waters
have repeatedly led to serious concerns due to their frequent association with toxins. Among …

Ciguatera fish poisoning: treatment, prevention and management

MA Friedman, LE Fleming, M Fernandez, P Bienfang… - Marine drugs, 2008 - mdpi.com
Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP) is the most frequently reported seafood-toxin illness in the
world, and it causes substantial physical and functional impact. It produces a myriad of …

Ciguatoxicity of Gambierdiscus and Fukuyoa species from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico

RW Litaker, WC Holland, DR Hardison, F Pisapia… - PloS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Dinoflagellate species belonging to the genera Gambierdiscus and Fukuyoa produce
ciguatoxins (CTXs), potent neurotoxins that concentrate in fish causing ciguatera fish …

Recreational and occupational field exposure to freshwater cyanobacteria–a review of anecdotal and case reports, epidemiological studies and the challenges for …

I Stewart, PM Webb, PJ Schluter, GR Shaw - Environmental Health, 2006 - Springer
Cyanobacteria are common inhabitants of freshwater lakes and reservoirs throughout the
world. Under favourable conditions, certain cyanobacteria can dominate the phytoplankton …