MD Nexus
History and Physical Examination
Pfiesteria Dinoflagellate Toxin Inhalation
Etiology
Aerosolization of Dinoflagellate Toxin
: due to wind and surf
Physiology
Airway Irritant
Clinical
Pulmonary Manifestations
Cough
(see
Cough
, [[Cough]])
Neuro Manifestations
Headache
Memory Problems
References
Learning and memory difficulties after environmental exposure to waterways containing toxin-producing Pfiesteria or Pfiesteria-like dinoflagellates. The Lancet; Volume 352, Issue 9127, 15 August 1998, Pages 532–539