Cone shell envenomation

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Background

Conus genus includes 800 species Human fatality rates 15-75% Neurotoxin, paralytic venoms

Clinical Features

Sharp prick to extreme pain Envenomation site: numbness, swelling, ischemia, cyanosis Systemic: weakness, sweating, visual changes, muscle paralysis, respiratory failure, cardiovascular collapse, coma Death can occur in 1-5 hours

Differential Diagnosis

Anaphylaxis Cnidaria envenomation Sea snake envenomation Shellfish envenomation

Evaluation

Workup

Diagnosis

Management

No antivenom available ABC's Supportive care

Disposition

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