Medical Emergencies Caused by Aquatic Animals

MD by the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; MSc and PhD in Dermatology by the Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil. Full professor of São Paulo State University, Brazil, chief of the Department of Dermatology and Radiotherapy. Professor of the graduate program in Public Health at the Public Health Department, São Paulo State University. Member of the deliberative council of the Brazilian Society of Toxinology and president of scientific commission of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology. Advisor for the Brazilian Ministry of Health and for the Health Secretary of São Paulo State. Has published 8 books and more than 100 articles on international peer-reviewed journals on the field of Dermatology and Emergency Medicine.

• Introduction.- Invertebrate Aquatic Animals.- Injuries by Vertebrate Aquatic Animals-Phylum Chordata (Fish, Reptiles and Mammals).- Ingestion of Aquatic Venomous Animals: Toxinology, Clinical Aspects and Treatment.- Bacterial and Fungi Infections in Aquatic Environments.

“This short book describes and shows a large number of medical emergencies related to aquatic animals. … The audience includes anyone who might be involved in the care of patients who have been bitten, stung, or otherwise injured by these various animals. … This is a great little reference for any provider who practices in an area near an aquatic environment. The myriad pictures are unique, useful, and interesting.” (Michael D. Zwank, Doody's Book Reviews, January, 2017)