title: Land envenomations.
abstract: Envenomation by reptiles, spiders, and insects are a common worldwide occurrence. Tens of thousands of bites occur each year, with most victims seeking treatment in emergency rooms. Many envenomations, however, occur in environments where athletes train and compete. As a result, sports physicians may find themselves on the front lines of treating bites and stings. This article reviews the most common types of envenomations seen in the United States.
authors.affiliation: Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA.
authors.forename: Benjamin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Friday
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Depenbrock
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D012104:Reptiles; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D013112:Spiders