Lauren T Murphy1, Nathan P Charlton2. 1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Cooper University Health Care, Camden, NJ, United States. 2. Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United States. Electronic address: npc8a@virginia.edu.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Palytoxin, produced by unicellular microalgae, is one of the most potent toxins known. Human exposure results most prominently through oral, dermal, and inhalational contact. There is no current data on the prevalence of cases in the United States. METHODS: This study reviewed human inhalational and dermal exposures to palytoxin via records from the National Poison Data System from 2000 to 2014. RESULTS: There were 171 cases reported, the majority occurred at a residence and experienced minor respiratory or dermal symptoms and recovered without any major sequelae or fatalities. Ten patients required admission to an intensive care unit. CONCLUSION: The incidence of palytoxin exposure is low but significant symptoms can occur.
INTRODUCTION:Palytoxin, produced by unicellular microalgae, is one of the most potent toxins known. Human exposure results most prominently through oral, dermal, and inhalational contact. There is no current data on the prevalence of cases in the United States. METHODS: This study reviewed human inhalational and dermal exposures to palytoxin via records from the National Poison Data System from 2000 to 2014. RESULTS: There were 171 cases reported, the majority occurred at a residence and experienced minor respiratory or dermal symptoms and recovered without any major sequelae or fatalities. Ten patients required admission to an intensive care unit. CONCLUSION: The incidence of palytoxin exposure is low but significant symptoms can occur.
Authors: Natalia Vilariño; M Carmen Louzao; Paula Abal; Eva Cagide; Cristina Carrera; Mercedes R Vieytes; Luis M Botana Journal: Toxins (Basel) Date: 2018-08-09 Impact factor: 4.546
Authors: Andrea Boente-Juncal; Sandra Raposo-García; Carmen Vale; M Carmen Louzao; Paz Otero; Luis M Botana Journal: Toxins (Basel) Date: 2020-07-30 Impact factor: 4.546