injuries poisoning
Overview of Marine Bites and Stings
Introduction
Some marine bites and stings are toxic, such as those inflicted by Cnidaria (Coelenterates, such as Jellyfish and Sea Anemones) Stings ) Mollusk Stings None Sea Urchin Stings None Stingray Stings None All create wounds are at risk of infection with marine organisms, most notablyVibriospecies,Aeromonasspecies, andMycobacterium marinum. Shark bites result in jagged lacerations with near-total or total amputations and should be treated in the same way as other major trauma (see Evaluation and Treatment ). (See also Fish Poisoning and Shellfish Poisoning .) 