It has long been known that sponges, the most primitive pluricellular organisms, are not entirely innocuous. Some species can, in fact, cause serious skin reactions, induced by the spicules on the horny skeleton or by the toxins present on their surface or secreted into the water. Clinical manifestations due to stings of sponges may be immediate or delayed. A few minutes after the contact, prickling, stinging or burning occur, followed by pain, erythema, swelling and stiffness. The dermatitis progresses to papulo-vesicular or bullous eruptions with a serous or purulent exudate. The onset of the affliction may occur even many days after the contact. Some species of sponges can also provoke much more violent reactions, and unless they are ade...
The onset of various skin infestations can be observed after exposure to microbial agents present in...
Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated. Home | ...
Various dermatological conditions with physical and chemical causes are connected with salt- or fres...
It has long been known that sponges, the most primitive pluricellular organisms, are not entirely in...
Contact with sponges (Phylum Porifera) usually results in minimal effects or abrasions, except for s...
Freshwater sponges are abundant in the Amazon region and they have been known to cause dermatitis (a...
There are about 80 species of toxic or venomous Echinoderms. In particular, sea urchins, with their ...
Various aquatic worms induce injuries by traumatic or poisonous mechanisms, through bites or contact...
The contact of some marine organisms with the skin may prove to be traumatic and sometimes very dang...
Algae and Bryozoans can cause various clinical pictures. Algae are found in all aquatic environments...
Dermatoses caused by marine organisms are frequently seen in dermatology clinics worldwide. Cutaneou...
Corals can elicit both toxic and allergic reactions upon contact with the skin. Clinical presentatio...
Human dermal afflictions due to stings or penetrations of marine orga-nisms are well documented, but...
Of the five classes belonging to this phylum, three are particularly toxic: Lamellibranchs, that hav...
The phylum of Coelenterata (Cnidaria), animals that have a worldwide distribution, includes four tox...
The onset of various skin infestations can be observed after exposure to microbial agents present in...
Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated. Home | ...
Various dermatological conditions with physical and chemical causes are connected with salt- or fres...
It has long been known that sponges, the most primitive pluricellular organisms, are not entirely in...
Contact with sponges (Phylum Porifera) usually results in minimal effects or abrasions, except for s...
Freshwater sponges are abundant in the Amazon region and they have been known to cause dermatitis (a...
There are about 80 species of toxic or venomous Echinoderms. In particular, sea urchins, with their ...
Various aquatic worms induce injuries by traumatic or poisonous mechanisms, through bites or contact...
The contact of some marine organisms with the skin may prove to be traumatic and sometimes very dang...
Algae and Bryozoans can cause various clinical pictures. Algae are found in all aquatic environments...
Dermatoses caused by marine organisms are frequently seen in dermatology clinics worldwide. Cutaneou...
Corals can elicit both toxic and allergic reactions upon contact with the skin. Clinical presentatio...
Human dermal afflictions due to stings or penetrations of marine orga-nisms are well documented, but...
Of the five classes belonging to this phylum, three are particularly toxic: Lamellibranchs, that hav...
The phylum of Coelenterata (Cnidaria), animals that have a worldwide distribution, includes four tox...
The onset of various skin infestations can be observed after exposure to microbial agents present in...
Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated. Home | ...
Various dermatological conditions with physical and chemical causes are connected with salt- or fres...