Candelabra cactus poisoning

Candelabra cactus poisoning: Introduction

Candelabra cactus poisoning: The Candelabra cactus is a spiny cactus with a milky sap. The sap contains a chemical called diterpene ester which is mildly toxic if eaten and can cause minor skin irritation upon skin contact. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Candelabra cactus poisoning is available below.

Symptoms of Candelabra cactus poisoning

• Dermatitis
• Skin irritation
• Skin redness
• Skin swelling
• Skin blisters
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Treatments for Candelabra cactus poisoning

• Decontamination; supportive therapy
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Causes of Candelabra cactus poisoning

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Prognosis for Candelabra cactus poisoning

Prognosis for Candelabra cactus poisoning: Severity of symptoms vary depending on the amount of plant material consumed and the body size of the person. Children tend to suffer more severe symptoms due to their smaller body size.

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Candelabra cactus poisoning: Broader Related Topics

• Poisoning, overdose, toxicity or adverse reactions
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