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Wilderness: Fire Coral Cuts (cont.)

Medical Author:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Ivette Motola, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
James Kimo Takayesu, MD

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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