TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2024//
TI  - Aquatic antagonists: scorpionfish envenomation
JO  - Cutis
A1  - Afvari, Shawn
A1  - Elston, Dirk M.
SP  - 133
EP  - 136
VL  - 113
IS  - 3
N2  - Scorpionfish are among the most venomous creatures found in American and Caribbean seas. Their envenomation is responsible for considerable morbidity and socioeconomic burden associated with marine animal injuries. Avoiding physical contact with scorpionfish through proper identification prevails as the chief prevention method for stings. This article discusses common features of scorpionfish as well as the clinical presentation and treatment options following exposure to its toxins.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0011-4162
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.12788/cutis.0973
ID  - ref1
ER  -