Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, ACSR Government Medical College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Our quest of exploring nature for manifold reasons has always brought us into conflict with our fellow species on the planet. The stings and bites of aquatic species are sometimes very fatal and if not may also often lead to hazardous late complications. In this case report, we present an instance of a man bitten by a murrel fish, eventual sequelae and management of the same. Moreover, an attempt was also made to discuss the prevention of such complications with respect to bites and stings in general. The purpose of the article is to emphasize about the mechanical trauma/breach of barrier effects of different bites and stings which are often neglected by medical practitioners who are enthusiastic about neutralizing the venom.
Cellulitis, Compartment Syndrome, Fasciotomy, Fish sting, Fish bite
