Citation

Bédry R, de Haro L. Med. Trop. (Mars) 2007; 67(2): 111-116.

Vernacular Title

Envenimations ou intoxications par les animaux venimeuk ou veneneu. IV. Vertebres

Affiliation

L'Unite de Surveillance Continue Polyvalente Hopital Salvator, Marseille. regis.bedry@wanadoo.fr

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Ecole De Sante)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17691425

Abstract

Epidemiological information on marine envenomation is generally less extensive in Europe than in tropical regions where these injuries are more severe and the need for medical advice is more frequent. For these reasons use of regional Poison Control Centers in the area where the injury occurs must be encouraged. The purpose of this review is to describe envenomation by bony fish (lion fish, stone fish, and catfish), cartilaginous fish (stingrays and poisonous sharks), or other venomous aquatic vertebrates (moray-eels and marine snakes). Understanding of these envenomation syndromes is important not only in tropical areas but also in Europe where importation of dangerous species has increased in recent years.

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