Citation

Bédry R, de Haro L. Med. Trop. (Mars) 2007; 67(3): 223-231.

Vernacular Title

Envenimations ou intoxications par les animaux venimeux ou veneneux.

Affiliation

I'Unite de Surveillance Continue Polyvalente, Clinique mutualiste, Pessac. regis.bedry@wanadoo.fr

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Ecole De Sante)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17784670

Abstract

Epidemiological information about marine envenomation is generally less extensive in Europe than in tropical countries where this type of injury is more severe and the need for medical attention is more frequent. For this reason use of the regional poison control centers in the areas where envenomation occurs must be encouraged. The purpose of this review is to describe envenomation by poisonous marine invertebrates (cephalopods, sea urchins, cone shells, jellyfish, anemones, star-fish, corals, and worms). 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.

Language: fr