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- Title
How dangerous can a small fısh be? A greater weever attack.
- Authors
Delibas, V; Ocar, G; Ugurlugulbuken, G; Guney, Z; Alagoz, S; Ozdas, T; Kuran, G
- Abstract
Background: Thraconian fish (weever fish) are poisonous fish found mostly in the eastern Mediterranean region, but also in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea and European coastal areas. Greater weever fish belong to the Trachinus draco family; these fish have spines on their dorsal fins and gill covers that secrete a high dose of dracotoxin venom. Methods: This paper reports a 35-year-old female who presented with widespread body aches, respiratory distress and hoarseness following a greater weever attack. It discusses respiratory distress and other findings that occur after a greater weever attack in rare otolaryngological emergency cases. Conclusion: While greater weever fish are more likely to attack limbs such as arms and legs, patients stung on the neck who develop respiratory distress are considered an ENT emergency.
- Subjects
TREATMENT for bites &; stings; VENOM; BITES &; stings; FISHES; RESPIRATORY distress syndrome
- Publication
Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 2023, Vol 137, Issue 3, p350
- ISSN
0022-2151
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1017/S0022215121004163