Analysis of the inflammatory reaction induced by the catfish (Cathorops spixii) venoms

Junqueira, Marcos Emerson Pinheiro; Grund, Lidiane Zito; Orii, Noemia Mie; Saraiva, Tania Cristina; Lopes, Carlos Alberto de Magalhães; Lima, Carla; Lopes-Ferreira, Mônica

doi:10.1016/j.toxicon.2007.01.004

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“…These proteinaceous substances may coat the spine and become passively introduced into the wound upon skin breach [4]. Both venom and crinotoxin promote a marked localized inflammatory reaction, resulting in common findings of local erythema, throbbing pain, hemorrhage, edema, cyanosis, and lymphangitis [5]. Systemic manifestations are rare, and the majority of cases resolve without long-term sequelae [6].…”

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Catfish spine envenomation and bacterial abscess with Proteus and Morganella: a case report

2013

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IntroductionAbscess formation and cellulitis in the setting of envenomation are rare complications of handling catfish. To the best of our knowledge, isolation of Proteus vulgaris has not been previously recorded, and recovery of Morganella morganii has been reported in only one prior case from wound cultures in patients injured by catfish stings. We report a case of catfish envenomation characterized by abscess formation and cellulitis, in which wound cultures grew these unusual organisms.Case presentationA 52-year-old Chinese-American man was hospitalized with erythema and swelling of his right arm of 10 days’ duration after skin penetration by a catfish barb. An abscess of his right thumb had undergone incision and drainage, with purulent drainage sent for wound culture immediately prior to admission. Laboratory studies revealed elevated white blood count, sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein. The patient was treated with intravenous ampicillin-sulbactam and vancomycin during his hospitalization, and symptoms improved. Wound cultures obtained prior to presentation grew many Proteus vulgaris and Morganella morganii. He was subsequently discharged on a 10-day course of oral ciprofloxacin and amoxicillin-clavulanate. At a 12-month telephone follow-up, the patient denied developing further symptoms and reported that the wound had healed completely without complication.ConclusionAlthough envenomation and secondary infection are not uncommon sequelae of handling catfish, the present case is unique by virtue of the infecting organisms isolated. Given the prevalence of injury from catfish stings, a review of the literature is presented in order to provide recommendations for prevention and treatment of catfish envenomation.

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Catfish spine envenomation and bacterial abscess with Proteus and Morganella: a case report

2013

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“…This response may be limited to local erythema, edema, hemorrhage, and tissue necrosis or involve systemic manifestations of variable intensity. 1,12 Such findings may be difficult to distinguish from a florid bacterial process.…”

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Digital Catfish Envenomation Mimicking Necrotizing Fasciitis

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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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“…Other members of the scorpion fish family are also venomous, the most well known being the lion fish. As with many other species in nature, the scorpion fishes have an attack-defense mechanism that includes the secretion of venoms and other toxic substances with biological actions (86).…”

Section: Venomous Fishmentioning

confidence: 99%