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Venomous Bites and Infection Risk
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King Cobra
Neurotoxic venom; infection risk from bite wound. Immobilize the limb without constriction; get to a hospital for antivenom administration; clean and dress wound post-antivenom.
Brown Recluse Spider
Necrotic venom; high risk of skin and soft tissue infection. Clean with soap and water, apply antibiotic cream, elevate limb; seek medical attention for wound care.
Blue-ringed Octopus
Tetrodotoxin; no infection but immediate medical attention for respiratory failure. Call emergency services; apply artificial respiration if breathing stops; antivenom is not available.
Stingray
Puncture wound potentially contaminated with bacteria and venom; high infection risk. Flush wound with freshwater, apply hot water immersion for venom inactivation; seek medical care for wound assessment and possible antibiotics.
Scorpion
Neurotoxic venom; low infection risk but possible allergic reactions. Clean area, apply cold compress; medical help if symptoms are severe, including antivenom if available.
Fire Ant
Venom with risk of allergic reactions; secondary infection from pustules. Cleanse with soap and water, apply cold pack, use antihistamines for itching; seek help if severe allergic reaction occurs.
Rattlesnake
Hemotoxic venom; risk of severe bacterial infection. Immobilize limb, keep below heart level; seek immediate medical help for antivenom treatment.
Cone Snail
Conotoxins; low infection risk but immediate medical intervention required. Immobilize limb, apply pressure immobilization technique; hospital treatment for respiratory support and potential antivenom.
Portuguese Man o' War
Nematocysts release toxin; risk of allergic reaction more than infection. Rinse with vinegar (not freshwater), remove tentacles with tweezers; medical help if severe reactions occur.
Poison Dart Frog
Alkaloid toxins that can absorb through the skin; no injection but poison risk. Wash skin thoroughly, avoid touching eyes or mouth; seek medical help if symptoms like numbness occur.
Common House Spider
Typically non-lethal; risk of secondary infection from skin breach. Clean bite with soap and water; apply antiseptic; medical attention if infection signs appear.
Black Widow Spider
Neurotoxic venom; small risk of infection at bite site. Clean and apply cold pack to reduce swelling; seek medical attention for possible antivenom.
Pufferfish (Fugu)
Tetrodotoxin; no bacterial infection but poisoning risk. Do not induce vomiting; provide activated charcoal if recent ingestion; immediate medical attention for supportive care.
Australian Box Jellyfish
Potent venom causing cardiac arrest; minimal infection risk. Douse area with vinegar to deactivate stingers; CPR if cardiac arrest occurs; seek urgent medical help for antivenom.
Honeybee
Venom induces pain and possible allergic reaction; low infection risk. Remove stinger with scraping motion, not tweezers; clean with soap and water; ice pack to reduce swelling.
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