Wilderness: Fire Coral Cuts (cont.)
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Fire Coral Cuts Symptoms
- Within 5-30 minutes following skin contact with fire coral, an immediate burning sensation or a stinging pain develops.
- A red rash with raised wheals or vesicles appears, and itching develops.
- Lymph gland swelling may occur over time.
- Rarely, nausea and vomiting have been reported.
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