Cutaneous-systemic reactions to toxins and venoms of common marine organisms.
The potential adverse effects of North American marine organisms are presented herein. It is stressed that water sports enthusiasts should be aware of possible dangers when in unfamiliar waters.
D001180:Arthropod Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects; D003064:Cnidarian Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology; D004141:Dinoflagellida; D004447:Echinodermata; D005397:Fish Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008387:Marine Toxins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008978:Mollusk Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects; D012530:Saxitoxin / Q000009:adverse effects; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*
D001180:Arthropod Venoms; D003064:Cnidarian Venoms; D005397:Fish Venoms; D008387:Marine Toxins; D008978:Mollusk Venoms; D012530:Saxitoxin