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Catfish spine envenomation: a case report and literature review WILDERNESS & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE Blomkalns, A. L., Otten, E. J. 1999; 10 (4): 242–46

Abstract

Catfish spine envenomations are common injuries, reported in both freshwater and saltwater. Such injuries are complex puncture wounds, often complicated by severe infection. Signs and symptoms range from simple local pain and bleeding to systemic manifestations with hemodynamic compromise. Care and treatment involve aggressive pain management, judicious wound cleansing, prophylactic antibiotics, and close follow-up. A case of catfish spine envenomation from a freshwater catfish is presented here.

View details for DOI 10.1580/1080-6032(1999)010[0242:CSEACR]2.3.CO;2

View details for Web of Science ID 000084397600006

View details for PubMedID 10628284