VENOM OF THE WEEVERS <i>TRACHINUS DRACO</i> AND <i>TRACHILVUS VIPERA</i>*

Russell, Findlay E.; Emery, Jerry A.

doi:10.1111/j.1749-6632.1960.tb26424.x

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“…O zamandan beri bu panzehir imal edilmektedir. Böyle bir panzehirin kullanımı normal sıcak su tedavisine reaksiyon veren hastalarla sınırlanmaktadır (Barton, 2001 (Russell and Emery, 1960) …”

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Toxic Effects of Weever Fishes among Poisonous Fishes along the Coast of Turkey

Yıldız¹,

Karakulak²

2018

Aquat Sci Eng

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ÖZBu derleme çalışmasında ülkemiz kıyılarında dağılım gösteren trakonya balıklarının zehir ve toksik etki mekanizmaları ile tedavi yolları irdelenmiştir. Trakonya zehri, solungaç kapağı üzerinde bulunan operkül-er dikende ve 1.dorsal yüzgeçte bulunan 5-8 dorsal dikende bulunur. Trakonya zehirlenmeleri ani bir ağrı, yanma ve iğneleme şeklinde ortaya çıkmaktadır. Bu bulguların süresi hastaya, balığın cinsine ve mevsimlere göre değişmektedir. Halk arasında bilinenin aksine acil servis müdahalesi olarak soğuk su yerine etkilenen bölgenin 60-90 dakika yaklaşık 40 o C veya daha sıcak suya daldırılması gerekmektedir.Anahtar Kelimeler: Zehirli balıklar, trakonya, ilk yardım ABSTRACTIn this review, the mechanism of action of poisons and toxic effects of and treatment methods for the same among weever fishes, which are present along the coast of Turkey, were addressed. Weever fish poison is present in the spicule located on the operculum and in the 5 th -8 th dorsal spines located on the first dorsal fin. Weever fish poisoning is identified through symptoms of intense pain, burning, and stinging. The duration of these symptoms varies among patients and depends on the species and season. Contrary to common belief, instead of immersion in cold water, immersion in hot water at about ≥40°C is used during emergencies.

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Toxic Effects of Weever Fishes among Poisonous Fishes along the Coast of Turkey

Yıldız¹,

Karakulak²

2018

Aquat Sci Eng

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“…The pain occasionally radiates up the extremity and into the chest. 44 A case report associated the death of an 18 -year -old man with suspected envenomation by weever fi sh off the coast of Majorca (Spain). The pain usually resolves within 24 hours, although slow recovery of a local infl ammatory reaction may cause persistent limitation of motion, hyperesthesia, cold sensitivity, and pain.…”

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confidence: 99%

Bony Fish (Class: Osteichthyes)

Barceloux

2008

Medical Toxicology of Natural Substances

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The Scorpaenidae family contains venomous species of the genera Pterois (lionfi sh), Scorpaena (scorpionfi sh, sculpin), and Synanceia (stonefi sh). This family consists of 70 genera and about 350 species; venomous species from the family Scorpaenidae are some of the most venomous bony fi sh species. Approximately 80 of the 350 species are venomous. Venomous species of this family include the South Australian cobbler or soldierfi sh ( Gymnapistes marmoratus Cuvier), lionfi sh ( Dendrochirus species), sculpin ( Scorpaena species), and fortescue ( Centropogon australis White). Classifi cation of these fi sh is based on the morphology of the venom apparatus. The bony plate that covers the facial region from the eyes to the gill helps identify this diverse family (i.e., " mail -cheeked " fi sh). Stonefi sh species ( Synanceia spp.) include the common or estuarine stonefi sh ( S. horrida L.), the reef stonefi sh ( S. verrucosa Bloch & Schneider), the dwarf stonefi sh ( Synanceia nana Eschmeyer & Rama -Rao), the Indian stonefi sh ( S. horrida L.), and the pitted stonefi sh ( Synanceia erosa Cuvier or Erosa erosa ). The bullrout ( Notesthes robusta G ü nther) is a venomous member of the Tetrarogidae family. Common Name: Lionfi sh, Zebrafi sh, Red Lionfi sh, Butterfl y Cod, Lion Fish, Ornate Butterfl y -Cod, Peacock Lionfi sh, Red Firefi sh, Scorpion Volitans, Turkey Fish, and Turkeyfi sh Scientifi c Name: Pterois spp. ( P. volitans L., P. radiata Cuvier, P. antennata Bloch) Physical Description: This group of colorful, graceful fi sh has fan -like fi ns. The length of this beautiful Asian tropical fi sh is about 30 -38 cm ( ∼ 12 -15 in.)with vertical, dark stripes and long slender dorsal and ventral spines. Although coloration is highly variable, these fi sh are frequently zebra -banded in red and white. There are numerous spiny projections and fl eshy tabs on the head. The eyes protrude dorsally over a large mouth that has numerous skin appendages. Figure 183.1 displays a specimen of the lionfi sh ( Pterois volitans L.).Common Name: Sculpin Scientifi c Name: Scorpaena guttata Girard Physical Description: The sculpin has a stocky, slightly compressed body with a large head, protruding eyes, and a large mouth and pectoral fi ns. The color is red to brown with dark patches over the body and fi ns. Most sculpins are small ( < 6 in./ < 15 cm), but the cabezon ( Scorpaenichthys marmoratus Ayres) reaches 39 in. ( ∼ 100 cm) in length.

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“…Although other venomous fishes exist (Williamson et al . ), the main species responsible for venomous stings in the waters around Europe are the Greater Weever ( Trachinus draco ) and the Lesser Weever ( Echiichthys vipera ) (Russell and Emery ; Maretic ). The bathymetric habitat of the benthic T. draco extends from shallow water to about 190 m, with a large thermal gradient ranging from 5 °C in northern Adriatic Sea (Wölfl ) or Kattegat Strait (Bagge ), to 27 °C on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea (Mediterranean Network for Systematic Sea‐level Monitoring in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, ).…”

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Histology of the venom gland of Trachinus draco (Actinopterygii, Trachinidae)

Strempel

Ceballos

2012

Acta Zoologica

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Portillo Strempel, A. and Herrera Ceballos, E. 2014. Histology of the venom gland of Trachinus draco (Actinopterygii, Trachinidae). -Acta Zoologica (Stockholm) 95: 125-132.The structure of the venom gland of Trachinus draco was studied by histological techniques using light microscopy. New structures in the large glandular cells were detected, including concentric cytoplasmic laminae, basal vesicles, silver nitrate staining cytoplasmic granules, and a high affinity for wheat-germ agglutinin lectin in the cytoplasm of mature large glandular cells. We also describe morphologic changes of the venom gland during thermal test. At low temperatures, the large glandular cells and their nuclei become enlarged, whereas at high temperatures the large glandular cells are smaller and their nuclei irregular in shape. Similarly, samples from fish captured during two opposite seasons showed differences in their nuclei, which were smaller in summer than winter. The larger growth of supporting cells at low temperatures, together with their aggregation during conditions of stress and their vacuoles secretion, suggest that supporting cells could be played several roles.

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VENOM OF THE WEEVERS TRACHINUS DRACO AND *TRACHILVUS VIPERA**

Cited by 42 publications

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Toxic Effects of Weever Fishes among Poisonous Fishes along the Coast of Turkey

Toxic Effects of Weever Fishes among Poisonous Fishes along the Coast of Turkey

Bony Fish (Class: Osteichthyes)

Histology of the venom gland of Trachinus draco (Actinopterygii, Trachinidae)

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VENOM OF THE WEEVERS TRACHINUS DRACO AND TRACHILVUS VIPERA*

Cited by 42 publications

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Toxic Effects of Weever Fishes among Poisonous Fishes along the Coast of Turkey

Toxic Effects of Weever Fishes among Poisonous Fishes along the Coast of Turkey

Bony Fish (Class: Osteichthyes)

Histology of the venom gland of Trachinus draco (Actinopterygii, Trachinidae)

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