venerupin poisoning

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venerupin poisoning

[ven′əro̅o̅′pin]

a potentially fatal form of shellfish poisoning that results from ingestion of oysters or clams contaminated with venerupin, a toxin that causes impaired liver functioning, GI distress, and leukocytosis. The shellfish toxin occurs in waters around Japan. About one third of the cases are fatal. See also shellfish poisoning.

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