Friday July 2, 1999 - Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding fish stings (stingray, scorpionfish, catfish) is correct?

A. The venom of stinging fish are primarily neurotoxic.

B. The pain producing components of all fish venoms are heat labile.

C. Tetanus prophylaxis is not recommended in patients with fish stings.

D. First aid for fish stings involves irrigating the wound with sea water / salt water.

E. Pain associated with fish stings are  typically mild and of short duration.
 

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