Liver Lesions in Estuarine Dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida: Does Microcystin Play a Role?

Liver Lesions in Estuarine Dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida: Does Microcystin Play a Role?

Microcystin (MC), a hepatotoxin produced by cyanobacteria, was introduced into the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), Florida, in 2005 through freshwater outflows. Since then, MC has been detected in humans, domestic animals, and wildlife in the lagoon. Potential public health effects associated with MC exp...

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Main Authors: Ami Krasner, Wendy Noke Durden, Megan Stolen, Teresa Jablonski, Agatha Fabry, Annie Page, Wendy Marks, Cecilia Costa, H. C. D. Marley, Spencer Fire
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Toxics
Subjects:
microcystin
liver
Indian River Lagoon
sentinels
bottlenose dolphin
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/12/858
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