Catfish stings in Mississippi

South Med J. 1995 Aug;88(8):809-12. doi: 10.1097/00007611-199508000-00003.

Abstract

We reviewed a series of 83 catfish sting cases from inland hospitals (Belzoni and Indianola) and a coastal hospital (Pascagoula) to identify the type and severity of injury, as well as the type of treatment and its effectiveness. Oral cephalosporin was adequate in treating early infections.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bacterial Infections / etiology
  • Bites and Stings / complications
  • Bites and Stings / epidemiology*
  • Catfishes*
  • Cephalosporins / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mississippi / epidemiology
  • Retrospective Studies

Substances

  • Cephalosporins