Stonefish envenomation

Am J Emerg Med. 2008 Oct;26(8):972.e1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2008.01.055.

Abstract

As more Americans travel in greater numbers in search of exotic destinations, they may encounter dangerous marine life that hide in reefs and shallow marine waters. In this case report, we describe a case of stonefish envenomation and provide a review of the literature on management and prevention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Bites and Stings / diagnosis*
  • Bites and Stings / therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fish Venoms / poisoning*
  • Fishes, Poisonous*
  • Foot Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Foot Injuries / therapy
  • Guam
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Travel

Substances

  • Fish Venoms