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Poisonous Plants

Poisonous Plants. Ivy, Oak and Sumac. Explanation. Poison ivy/ oak and sumac are poisonous plants that 90% of people are allergic to. The symptoms are contractible by contact with the said plants and/or with anything that has come in contact with the plants, like a pet. Signs or Symptoms.

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Poisonous Plants

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  1. Poisonous Plants Ivy, Oak and Sumac

  2. Explanation • Poison ivy/ oak and sumac are poisonous plants that 90% of people are allergic to. The symptoms are contractible by contact with the said plants and/or with anything that has come in contact with the plants, like a pet.

  3. Signs or Symptoms • Red bumps or rashes • Rashes clumped around place of contact • Hives • Blisters with leaking fluid • itching

  4. Care • Wash area of contact with soap and water immediately • Remove and wash exposed clothing with bleach • Baking soda and water applied to rash/sores • Calamine lotion • Antihistamine (Benadryl) to dry sores • Seek medical attention if rash inner around mouth or airway or over a large area of the body

  5. Possible Outcomes and Risk Factors • Possible outcomes • Rash lasting about 3 weeks • Hospitalization • Death (in serious cases) • Risk Factors • Serious allergic reaction • Rashes to mouth or airways • Rashes covering most or all of the body

  6. Notable Facts • Identification • Poison Ivy and Oak have leaflets of three and are found as a vine in the east, mid-west, and south and as a shrub in the North and West US, and Canada • Poison Sumac have rows of paired leaflets • Other • 1 nano-gram of the plants oil is needed to cause a rash in a human • It takes 12 to 72 hours for a rash to develop.

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