A toxicologist’s guide to poison ivy’s itch and bee stings’ burning pain – 2 examples of nature’s chemical warfare
- Written by Christopher P. Holstege, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Virginia
There's a lot to explore out there. aldomurillo/E+ via Getty ImagesEnjoying the outdoors carries the danger of running into nature’s less-friendly side: toxic plants and animals.
As toxicologists at the University of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Poison Center, we see many patients each year suffering from itchy rashes from poison ivy and...