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Conus geographus envenomation

1997; Elsevier BV; Volume: 349; Issue: 9066 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0140-6736(05)62639-6

1474-547X

D. J. Fegan, David Andresen,

Ion channel regulation and function

Human envenomation by the aquatic snail genus Conus is an infrequent but potentially fatal injury amongst divers and shell collectors in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. As with other causes of neurotoxic envenomation such as Elapid snakebites, the onset of paralysis may be rapid. Death occurring within 1 h of injury has been reported. 1 Kohn AJ Cone shell stings. Hawaii Med J. 1958; 17: 528-532 PubMed Google Scholar Prompt diagnosis and resuscitation, including airway protection and respiratory support, if necessary, may be lifesaving. We describe a non-fatal case of envenomation due to Conus geographus treated at Honiara Central Hospital, Solomon Islands.