Dangerous creatures of the Maltese sea : injuries and treatment : part 2

Abstract

This is the second of a two-part article 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. After the first article considered venomous organisms, this second article will review sea creatures that may cause injury through bites, spines and electricity.