Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning

Paralytic shellfish poisoning is caused by ingesting a toxin found in mussels, oysters or clams harvested from water where the toxin is present. Onset typically begins between 30 minutes and three hours after ingesting the contaminated food. Symptoms of poisoning include tingling, numbness, paralysis, nausea and vomiting. People can reduce their risk of poisoning by only buying shellfish from reputable sources.

 

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PHO Rounds: What You Need to Know About Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB): A clinical and public health overview

This session will begin with an update on the recent epidemiology of MDR-TB in Ontario followed by Dr. Sarah Brode providing a general overview of MDR-TB, including pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, and clinical management.

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Updated 13 Dec 2024