one of the four recognized syndromes of shellfish poisoning, which share some common features and are primarily associated with bivalve mollusks (such as mussels, clams, oysters and scallops).

caused by the consumption of brevetoxins, which are marine toxins produced by the dinoflagellate Karenia brevis (among several others).

an illness caused by consumption of shellfish that contain the marine biotoxin called domoic acid.