A stingray injury in a devotee of aquarium fishes.
The stingray is one of the most dangerous fishes for man. The sting is poisonous and causes a painful wound. Fatalities are reported. Most injuries due to stingrays occur in coast regions of the tropics and subtropics. Therefore, physicians in countries with a moderate climate are less informed about the management about these kinds of injuries. The characteristics, treatment and prevention are discussed in connection with a case that occurred in Belgium in a devotee of aquarium fishes.
Van Offel
J F
JF
Dienst Immunologie, Allergie en Rheumatologie, Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen, Edegem, Belgium. jan.vanoffel@uia.ua.ac.be
Stevens
W J
WJ
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000209:etiology*; D005397:Fish Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012860:Skates, Fish; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries
D005397:Fish Venoms