Jellyfish, sea aneomones and corals

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  • 42  Fisher AA. Aquatic dermatitis, part I. Dermatitis caused by coelenterates. Cutis 1999;64: 848. Pubmed link
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Sponges

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Sea urchins

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Sea mats

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Mollusca

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  • 84  Sutherland SK, Lane WR. Toxins and mode of envenomation of the common ringed or blue‐banded octopus. Med J Aust 1969;1:8938. Pubmed link
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Venomous fish

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  • 94  Burnett JW. Aquatic adversaries: stonefish. Cutis 1998;62:26970. Pubmed link
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Rodent bites

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Snake bites

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  • 116  Warrell DA, Looareesuwan S, White NJ, et al. Severe neurotoxic envenoming by the Malayan krait Bungarus candidus (Linnaeus): response to antivenom and anticholinesterase. BMJ 1983;286:67880. Cross Ref link Pubmed link
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Dog and cat bites

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Human bites

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