title: Marine stings.
abstract: Our superb coastline attracts local tourists and overseas visitors seeking recreation. There is increasing contact with marine life. The unwary and unprepared holiday-maker can be at risk of serious injury from a number of common sea creatures.
authors.affiliation: University of Western Australia, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gurry
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004546:Elapid Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005397:Fish Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008387:Marine Toxins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008978:Mollusk Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D004546:Elapid Venoms; D005397:Fish Venoms; D008387:Marine Toxins; D008978:Mollusk Venoms