Potential Threats Posed by Tetrodotoxins in UK Waters: Examination of Detection Methodology Used in Their Control

Tetrodotoxin is a neurotoxin responsible for many human fatalities, most commonly following the consumption of pufferfish. Whilst the source of the toxin has not been conclusively proven, it is thought to be associated with various species of marine bacteria. Whilst the toxins are well studied in fi...

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Main Authors: Andrew D. Turner, Cowan Higgins, Wendy Higman, James Hungerford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/13/12/7070