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Human Exposure to Cyanotoxins and their Effects on Health

Year: 2013

Type: review

Abstract: Cyanotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by cyanobacteria. They pose a threat to human health and the environment. This review summarises the existing data on human exposure to cyanotoxins through drinking water, recreational activities (e.g., swimming, canoeing or bathing), the aquatic food web, terrestrial plants, food supplements, and haemodialysis. Furthermore, it discusses the tolerable daily intake and guideline values for cyanotoxins (especially microcystins) as well as the need to implement risk management measures via national and international legislation.

Source: Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology

DOI: 10.2478/10004-1254-64-2013-2320

Authors: Damjana Drobac, Nada Tokodi, Jelica Simeunović, Vladimir Baltić, Dina Stanić, Zorica Svirčev

Institutions: University of Novi Sad, Florida International University, Oncology Institute of Vojvodina

Language: English

Topic: Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics

Subfield: Environmental Chemistry

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2148071557

FWCI: 0.66

Cites: 115

Cited by: 155

Related to: 10