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Shellfish Poisoning
Toxic shellfish can cause human illnesses. Learn about types of shellfish poisoning, symptoms, and the United States locations of these incidents.


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Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP)
Memory loss is associated with this type of shellfish poisoning.


Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP)
The most prominent symptom of ciguatera fish poisoning is hot and cold temperature reversal.


Diarrheic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP)
There are no confirmed cases of DSP in the U.S.


Neurotoxic Shellfish Poisoning (NSP)
Most NSP cases in Florida have resulted from illegal shellfish harvesting.








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