Venom and poison can both be deadly, but they're two distinct natural weapons. The terms 'venom' and 'poison' are often used to mean the same thing: a toxic chemical produced naturally by an animal.

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Poison oak rash is an allergic reaction to the leaves or stems of the western poison oak plant (Toxicodendron diversilobum). Home remedies and medical treatments can help manage symptoms.

Anthrax, an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, is often treatable in its early stages. But once ...

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