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Seal finger was first described scientifically in 1907. [4] [5] It can cause cellulitis, joint inflammation, and swelling of the bone marrow; untreated, the course of "seal finger" is slow and results often in thickened contracted joint. [3] Historically, seal finger was treated by amputation of the affected digits once they became unusable.
Swimmers have been warned to give seals their distance amid fears of a “seal finger” infection if bitten by the aquatic mammals that are gathering in their hundreds around the UK coastline.
The animals' teeth are coated in necrotic bacteria which could result in a "seal finger" infection. 'Nasty' blood infection warning if bitten by seal Skip to main content
A harbor seal pup lifts its head out of the water to look at the other seals lounging on the breakwater at the Liberty Bay Marina in Poulsbo on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Tingling 'whiteness' or numbness in the fingers (blood vessels and nerves affected): This may not be noticeable at the end of a working day, and in mild cases may affect only the tips of the fingers. As the condition becomes more severe, the whole finger down to the knuckles may become white.
Orf is a zoonotic disease, meaning humans can contract this disorder through direct contact with infected sheep and goats or with fomites carrying the orf virus. [6] It causes a purulent-appearing papule locally and generally no systemic symptoms.
Phocomelia is a congenital condition that involves malformations of human arms and legs which result in a flipper-like appendage. [1] [2] A prominent cause of phocomelia is the mother being prescribed the use of the drug thalidomide during pregnancy; however, the causes of most cases are to be determined.
A sea creature with long tentacles and a painful venom has been spotted on shores from Pawleys Island to Myrtle Beach. The Portuguese man o’ war is a jellyfish-like animal that often looks like ...