Review article

https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-64-2013-2320

Human Exposure to Cyanotoxins and Their Effects on Health

Damjana Drobac ; Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
Nada Tokodi ; Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
Jelica Simeunović ; Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
Vladimir Baltić ; Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
Dina Stanić ; Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International University Miami, FL, USA
Zorica Svirčev ; Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia

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.

Keywords

aquatic animals; cyanobacterial blooms; dietary supplements; haemodialysis; microcystins

Hrčak ID:

103944

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/103944

Publication date:

18.6.2013.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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