Dangerous creatures of the Maltese sea : injuries and treatment : part 1

Abstract

This article is intended to give information about different organisms which inhabit the Maltese sea and which are potentially harmful. Doctors working in the primary health setup and sometimes also in secondary care are often faced with injuries related to these organisms. The nature of the injury and its treatment is then discussed. Treatment however is not evidenced based as little if any studies have been conducted in this field of medicine. This first of two articles will review the well-known jellyfish stings and other less familiar venomous organisms such as the bristle worm and the sting ray.