Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
This article describes the health effects that occur due to the venom of a sting from a stonefish. It does not discuss allergic reactions.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous Ingredient
- Stonefish venom
Where Found
- Stonefish
- Related species
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Stonefish sting Symptoms
Review Date: 10/04/2009
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason
Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve,
MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
