Paralytic shellfish poisoning

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008448",
  "term": "Paralytic shellfish poisoning",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A severe form of food poisoning caused by consuming shellfish contaminated with saxitoxins, potent neurotoxins produced by certain marine dinoflagellates. Symptoms include neurological effects such as tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness, which can progress to respiratory paralysis. This condition is a public health concern in coastal regions.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "paralysis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 894 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/paralytic-shellfish-poisoning/"
}