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Pfiesteria—a toxic dinoflagellate that<br />
forms lesions on fish skin<br />
Found in coastal rivers and estuaries<br />
mainly along the US east coast<br />
Pfiesteria piscicida<br />
Complex life-cycle with free living and<br />
parasitic ameboid phases—can produce<br />
toxins that are harmful to fish and possibly<br />
humans.<br />
Estuarine Associated Syndrome<br />
Symptoms include: headache, dizziness, skin rashes,<br />
nausea, muscle cramps, and short-term memory loss.<br />
However, not all Pfiesteria organisms are toxic
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