Human Exposure to Cyanotoxins and Their Effects on Health

Authors

  • 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

DOI:

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

Keywords:

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

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.

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Published

24.05.2013

Issue

Vol. 64 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Review

How to Cite

1.
Human Exposure to Cyanotoxins and Their Effects on Health. Arh Hig Rada Toksikol [Internet]. 2013 May 24 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];64(2). Available from: https://arhiv.imi.hr/index.php/arhiv/article/view/58