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Stingray Injury Complicated by Vibrio alginolyticus Wound Infection and Posterior Tibial Artery Pseudoaneurysm in a Returning Traveler

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Stingray injury is common in temperate and tropical waters worldwide. The majority of injuries are minor and can be managed with simple first aid at the shoreline; however, serious complications can occur. We report a case of Vibrio alginolyticus wound infection, retained foreign body, and posterior tibial artery pseudoaneurysm after stingray envenomation in a returning traveler. The patient presented with severe pain and dysesthesia associated with a puncture wound in the left lower leg 1 week after injury in Seychelles. Clinician awareness of infection and trauma-related complications of stingray and other penetrating marine injuries is important.

Source: American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.24-0498

Authors: Amy Carroll, Melissa Chowdhury, Charlotte Zheng, Sorfina Ghazali, Shara Palanivel, Steven L. Walker, Alex Kew

Institutions: National Health Service, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Hospital for Tropical Diseases, University College London, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4405231380

FWCI: 0.24

Cites: 19

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10