Shellfish

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Description

Shellfish are hard-covered, (usually) edible, marine animals - a group of Seafood.

 

Possible Toxic Effects of Shellfish

Immune System

 Some people suffer from Allergies to the dietary Proteins contained in Shellfish.

 Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) (a type of Food Poisoning) is caused by the concentration in Shellfish of toxins from a particular kind of naturally occurring Algae.

 Vibrio parahaemolyticus (which causes a type of Food Poisoning that results in Diarrhea or Gastroenteritis) is usually transmitted through the consumption of Shellfish that are contaminated with this Detrimental Bacteria.

 

Skin

 Hives may be caused by Food Allergies to the Proteins contained in Shellfish.

 

Types of Shellfish

 Crustaceans

 Mollusks

 

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