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- G M Hawdon and K D Winkel.
- Australian Venom Research Unit, Cabrini Private Hospital.
- Aust Fam Physician. 1997 Dec 1;26(12):1369-74.
BackgroundMany venomous marine creatures inhabit Australian waters, causing significant morbidity and occasional fatalities. No antivenom is available for most of these creatures. Little is known about the venom or syndromes produced by many of these creatures.ObjectiveThis article discusses the features of envenomation by some of the more commonly encountered venomous marine creatures, and the recommended first aid and medical management of such envenomations.DiscussionThe information contained within this article is intended to provide the reader with an overview of some of the more common marine envenomations, and hopefully with the knowledge to effectively manage such problems.
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