Diarrhoetic shellfish poisoning (DSP), an alimentary intoxication known to lead to intestinal symptoms, and caused by toxins produced by some dinoflagellates (including several
During 2015–2016, water and shellfish samples were collected in the Mediterranean area (Sardinia, Italy).
A total of 46 non-compliant samples of
No cases of human intoxication have been reported, but continuous surveillance of toxic phytoplankton is necessary to predict and prevent its harmful effects on human health.