| Neurologic symptoms following Pfiesteria exposure: case report and literature review. | |
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PMID: 9601196 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although the recently identified dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria piscicida, may have neurotoxic effects on humans, the precise nature of the neurologic symptoms associated with varying levels of exposure is unknown. Toward this end, we review the neurologic symptoms of three Pfiesteria-exposed laboratory workers reported to data and compare them to the evaluation of an exposed waterman from Maryland. The occupational exposure of a Maryland waterman appears to produce a mild, reversible encephalopathy which predominantly affects functions associated with the frontal and temporal lobes. A comprehensive neurologic examination is recommended for all Pfiesteria piscicida and morphologically related organism-exposed, symptomatic persons. |
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Authors:
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C T Bever; L Grattan; J G Morris |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Maryland medical journal (Baltimore, Md. : 1985) Volume: 47 ISSN: 0886-0572 ISO Abbreviation: Md Med J Publication Date: 1998 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-07-07 Completed Date: 1998-07-07 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8506985 Medline TA: Md Med J Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 120-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Baltimore, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Animals Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, Cognitive Disorders / diagnosis, etiology Dinoflagellida* Fish Diseases / diagnosis, etiology Fishes Humans Male Marine Toxins / adverse effects Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis, etiology* Occupational Diseases / diagnosis, etiology* Occupational Exposure / adverse effects* |
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0/Marine Toxins |
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