Presentation
General: Neurotoxins Probably not present General: Myotoxins Probably not present General: Procoagulants Probably not present General: Anticoagulants Probably not present General: Haemorrhagins Probably not present General: Nephrotoxins Probably not present [toxinology.com]
Stonefish envenomation presenting to a Singapore hospital. Singapore Med J 2009 ; 50 : 506 – 9. 4. An outbreak of Portuguese man-of-war ( Physalia physalis - Linnaeus, 1758) envenoming in Southeastern Brazil. [academic.oup.com]
Presented with extreme pain, which was relieved upon soaking hand in hot water. [mdpi.com]
The broth is served in soup plates with the vegetables, and the fish presented on a platter. [theatlantic.com]
Other symptoms are often present including breathing difficulties, sweating, troubled sight, dizzyness, paralysis of the limb concerned or convulsions. [homeovision.org]
Entire Body System
- Localized Pain
Envenomation causes local symptoms at the site of the sting, such as intense local pain, clear sting puncture mark, burning sensation, redness, and swelling. [toxinology.com]
Transient pain, local swelling, and redness are usually the only effects t People are occasionally attacked by swarms of bees. [vitaread.com]
In humans, the effects of their sting vary from intense local pain (with minor inflammation) to cardiac arrhythmias and acute pulmonary edema, like in the Indian species Hottentotta tamulus, which is considered one of the most venomous scorpions in the [allyouneedisbiology.wordpress.com]
“The use of local heat is contraindicated since it increases the permeability of the venom. … Cold compresses have not been effective against the pain. [mdpi.com]
- Sepsis
[…] reported case from 1782, a fishermen who had been stung, amputated his own finger to relieve the pain. [5] [20] Even if there are reported cases of fatal accidents with T. draco, it is widely believed that those are due to secondary infections and sepsis [en.wikipedia.org]
Jaw & Teeth
- Small Teeth
The head tapers to a short snout and large oblique mouth, with small teeth, which opens upwards. [homeovision.org]
Face, Head & Neck
- Thick Lips
Family Mugilidae Thick-lipped Grey Mullet Chelon labrosus Habitat and habits: Inshore. Status in Bute waters: Very common. Thin-lipped Grey Mullet Liza ramada Habitat and habits: Often more estuarine habitat than other mullets. [butemuseum.org.uk]
Neurologic
- Average Intelligence
The Chinese dragon, with counterparts in Japan and other East Asian, most are depicted as serpentine creatures with above-average intelligence, and are quadrupeds. [wikivisually.com]
Workup
Microbiology
- Gram-Positive Bacteria
[…] family a family of bacteria Rhizobiaceae family Rhizobiaceae a small family of rod-shaped bacteria Bacillaceae family Bacillaceae typically rod-shaped usually Gram-positive bacteria that produce endospores Myxophyceae family Myxophyceae Schizophyceae [langua.de]
Treatment
Medical treatment consists of symptom management, analgesia (often with opiates ) and the same heat treatment as for first aid - more systemic treatment using histamine antagonists may assist in reducing local inflammation. [7] Fatalities The only recorded [like2do.com]
Medical treatment consists of symptom management, analgesia (often with opiates ) and the same heat treatment as for first aid - more systemic treatment using histamine antagonists may assist in reducing local inflammation. [6] Fatalities The only recorded [ipfs.io]
Medical treatment consists of symptom management, analgesia (often with opiates ) and the same heat treatment as for first aid - more systemic treatment using histamine antagonists may assist in reducing local inflammation. [7] Fatalities [ edit ] The [en.wikipedia.org]
Epidemiology
It gives compreensive coverage of the epidemiology, aetiology, and mechanism of disease, as well as clear, unambiguous coverage of the diagnosis, practical management and prevention of the entire spectrum of medical disorders. [books.google.com]
There is little information on the epidemiology of marine injuries and envenomations. One U.S. study reviewed >6 years of aquatic animal exposures reported to poison control centers. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]
Frequency and gravity of human envenomations caused by marine catfish (suborder Siluroidei): a clinical and epidemiological study. Toxicon. 2006;47:838–43. PubMed CrossRef Google Scholar Haddad Jr V, Martins IA, Makyama HM. [link.springer.com]
Pathophysiology
There are major introductory sections on the scientific basis of disease; and in the system-based clinical sections genetic predisposition, pathophysiology, pathogenesis, molecular mechanisms, and cell biology are covered in depth for all significant [books.google.com]
Prevention
Prevention Coelenterate stings could be prevented if swimmers avoided the water during seasons when large numbers of jellyfish are washed inshore. [vitaread.com]
These are some tips to prevent possible injuries when you go to the beach or when you are diving. They are useful to avoid venomous fishes and other marine animals: Prevention at the beach To inform about venomous animal of your destination. [allyouneedisbiology.wordpress.com]
It gives compreensive coverage of the epidemiology, aetiology, and mechanism of disease, as well as clear, unambiguous coverage of the diagnosis, practical management and prevention of the entire spectrum of medical disorders. [books.google.com]
The course also deals with how to recognise potentially dangerous marine life-forms and how to prevent injury by them. This programme provides an excellent possibility of continuing with one's underwater education, both for experts and instructors. [alertdiver.eu]
During the nineties, due to their removal, to the overcrowding, and to a natural erosion and lack of prevention work, the sand, gradually but quickly started to disappear. [slideshare.net]