Citation

Van Offel JF, Stevens WJ. Acta Clin. Belg. 2000; 55(3): 174-175.

Affiliation

Dienst Immunologie, Allergie en Rheumatologie, Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen, Edegem, Belgium. jan.vanoffel@uia.ua.ac.be

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Maney Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10981326

Abstract

The stingray is one of the most dangerous fishes for man. The sting is poisonous and causes a painful wound. Fatalities are reported. Most injuries due to stingrays occur in coast regions of the tropics and subtropics. Therefore, physicians in countries with a moderate climate are less informed about the management about these kinds of injuries. The characteristics, treatment and prevention are discussed in connection with a case that occurred in Belgium in a devotee of aquarium fishes.

Language: en