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
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PreventionTo prevent stingray injury, don't purposely harass or handle a stingray. When wading in shallow waters where stingrays may be, wear foot protection and shuffle your feet to scare away any resting rays. Viewer Comments & ReviewsStingray Injury - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment did you receive for your stingray injury? Stingray Injury - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What symptoms did you experience with your stingray injury? |
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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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