X20-X29: Contact with venomous animals and plants
X29: Contact with unspecified venomous animal or plant
Contact with an unspecified venomous animal or plant refers to a group of conditions resulting from exposure to or interaction with poisonous creatures or flora. It encompasses instances where the exact species or type of venomous entity is unknown or not specified. These conditions usually arise when a venomous animal, for instance, a snake, spider, or scorpion, bites or stings an individual, or when someone touches or ingests parts of a poisonous plant. The transmission occurs directly through the animal's teeth or stingers inserted in the skin or indirectly by touching or swallowing a toxic plant. Generally, symptoms may vary significantly depending on the venom's nature but often include pain, swelling, redness, and sometimes more serious effects such as nausea, fever, difficulty breathing, and irregular heartbeat. Progression of the disease is also dependent on the venom's type and the patient's response which might impact several bodily systems including the skin, circulatory, and nervous systems.
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