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Wilderness: Scorpionfish, Lionfish, and Stonefish (cont.)

When to Seek Medical Care

All cases of scorpionfish, lionfish, and stonefish poisoning require medical attention to ensure no foreign material remains in the wound. Antivenom is given, especially for stonefish poisoning.



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The family Scorpaenidae represents a large array of fish characterized by the ability to envenomate with various types of specialized spines.

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