Human fetal exposure to ochratoxin A and aflatoxins
- 1 January 1995
- journal article
- other
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Paediatrics and International Child Health
- Vol. 15 (1) , 3-9
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02724936.1995.11747742
Abstract
Summary Analysis of 64 cord blood samples from pregnant women in Sierra Leone revealed the presence of ochratoxin A (OTA) and aflatoxins in 25% and 58% of samples, respectively. Of the eight maternal blood samples collected during delivery, one contained OTA and aflatoxins were detected in six. There was no relationship between mycotoxins in maternal and cord blood. The effect these toxins might have had on the birthweight of infants is discussed.Keywords
This publication has 25 references indexed in Scilit:
- Mycotoxic flora and mycotoxins in smoke‐dried fish from Sierra LeoneMolecular Nutrition & Food Research, 1992
- In-utero exposure to aflatoxin in West AfricaThe Lancet, 1991
- Fungi associated with selected fermented foods in Sierra LeoneWorld Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 1989
- Foetal and Neonatal Exposure to AflatoxinsActa Paediatrica, 1989
- Bestimmung von Ochratoxin A in MuttermilchZeitschrift für Lebensmittel-Untersuchung und Forschung, 1988
- Postnatal behavioral effects of ochratoxin a in offspring of treated miceTeratology, 1983
- Teratogenicity of ochratoxin A in chick embryosToxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 1978
- Teratogenic and toxic effects of ochratoxin A in ratsToxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 1976
- Prenatal effects of ochratoxin a in hamstersTeratology, 1976
- Teratogenic Response by Hamsters, Rats and Mice to Aflatoxin B1Nature, 1967