Is there something poison in coral?

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From: the Dust
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 00:00

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This past Christmas Holiday, my sister vacationed in 
Maui, Hawaii. When snorkeling near her hotel she 
brushed her leg against some coral.  The contact was
light and she thought nothing of it until later
after returning to the Hotel she experienced a great
deal of swelling and pain.  The pain continued for 
many days.  Now (Feb. 25) the pain is mostly gone
but where the contact occured on her thigh, she 
has a dent in the quadracep muscle.

Has this happened to anyone else out there? 
Is there something poison in coral?
Should she seek medical assistance?

Any information regarding this phenomenon would be
appreciated.  Thanks in advance.  This is not a 
newsgroup that I normally read so please send any
reply via e-mail to:

elpolvo@gnn.com

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From: elpolvo@gnn.com (the Dust)
Subject: Is there something poison in coral?
Date: 1996/02/25
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