Surveillance for Possible Estuary-Associated Syndrome: Six States, 1998--1999
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm4917a4.htm

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)


This CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (May 2000) summarizes passive surveillance for possible estuary-associated syndrome (PEAS) during June 1, 1998--December 31, 1999, which indicated no persons had illnesses that met PEAS criteria. The surveillance includes monitoring Pfiesteria piscicida (Pp), an alga that has been associated with fish kills in estuaries (where fresh water mixes with salty seawater) along the eastern seaboard and possibly with human health effects.


Subject: Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Biology:Microbiology, Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biology:Microbiology:Microbiology and Health
Resource Type: Policy Resources, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: General Public, Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16)
Ocean Environments: Coastal and Estuarine
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology