Catfish spine envenomation: a case report and literature review

Wilderness Environ Med. 1999 Winter;10(4):242-6. doi: 10.1580/1080-6032(1999)010[0242:cseacr]2.3.co;2.

Abstract

Catfish spine envenomations are common injuries, reported in both freshwater and saltwater. Such injuries are complex puncture wounds, often complicated by severe infection. Signs and symptoms range from simple local pain and bleeding to systemic manifestations with hemodynamic compromise. Care and treatment involve aggressive pain management, judicious wound cleansing, prophylactic antibiotics, and close follow-up. A case of catfish spine envenomation from a freshwater catfish is presented here.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis
  • Bites and Stings / diagnostic imaging
  • Bites and Stings / surgery*
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Fish Venoms / poisoning*
  • Hand Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Hand Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Ictaluridae*
  • Male
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Fish Venoms