title: Cutaneous-systemic reactions to toxins and venoms of common marine organisms.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D001180:Arthropod Venoms; D003064:Cnidarian Venoms; D005397:Fish Venoms; D008387:Marine Toxins; D008978:Mollusk Venoms; D012530:Saxitoxin