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Tell me about salwater catfish stings?
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Catfish: Some marine catfish can inflict envenomations via a dorsal spines ; pectoral fins. This can lead to significant pain ; inflammation. Treat by immersing area of bit in very hot water. Remove any spines w tweezers. Wound should be cleaned out. Irrigate with fresh water. Prophylactic antibiotics are indicated. Nsaid’s or tylenol (acetaminophen) can be used for pain. If you have not had a tetanus shot in the last.
Answered 1/18/2019
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