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| Tichadou, Lucia; Glaizal, Mathieu; Armengaud, Alexis; Grossel, Hubert; Lemee, Rodolphe; Kantin, Roger; Lasalle, Jean-luc; Drouet, Geneveve; Rambaud, Loic; Malfait, Philippe; De Haro, Luc. |
| Objective. Ostreopsis ovata and Ostreopsis siamensis are tropical unicellular algae that have been found recently in the Mediterranean. Both of these dinoflagellates produce palytoxin (PTX)-like toxins that are powerful vasoconstrictors in mammals. Since 2003, Ostreopsis blooms in Italy and Spain have been accompanied by reports of respiratory problems and skin/mucosa irritation in persons in contact with toxic microalgal cells (epiphytes, plankton, or sea spray) or associated toxins. Methods. In France, a surveillance network has been set up to monitor water conditions and to protect swimmers from contamination due to Ostreopsis. Results. Between 2006 and 2009, a total of nine blooms were observed on the French Mediterranean coast including five that led... |
| Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Dinoflagellate; Algal bloom; Ostreopsis; Mediterranean Sea; Palytoxin. |
| Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00016/12716/9694.pdf |
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