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Stingray Injury (cont.)

Medical Author:
David DuBois, MD, MS, FAAEM, FACEP
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Thomas Rebbecchi, MD, FAAEM

Next Steps

Follow-up

Stingray injury wounds usually require recleaning on a daily basis with soap and water and then application of an antibiotic ointment and dressing.

  • If antibiotics are prescribed, take them as directed.
  • If your wound becomes infected, have it rechecked.
  • Keep any follow-up appointments that have been scheduled.

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Stingrays (ie, elasmobranchs) are bottom-dwelling cartilaginous fish that have a flattened body, one or more stout spines on the tail, gill slits on the lower surface of the head, teeth modified into 2 large crushing plates, and no dorsal fin.

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