Poison ivy - oak - sumac Poison ivy, oak, or sumac poisoning is
an allergic reaction that results from touching the sap of these
plants. The sap may be on the plant, in the ashes of burned
plants, on an animal, or on other objects that came in contact
with the plant, such as clothing, garden tools, and sports
equipment. Small amounts of sap can remain under a person's
fingernails for several days unless it is deliberately removed
with very good cleaning. This is for information only and not
for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison
exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local
emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control
Center at 1-800-222-1222. Poison oak; Poison sumac; Sumac -
poisonous; Oak - poisonous; Ivy - poisonous One poisonous
ingredient is the chemical urushiol. - Bruised roots, stems,
flowers, leaves, fruit - Pollen of poison ivy, poison oak, and
poison sumac Note: This list may not be all-inclusive. - Burning
skin - Redness of the skin Symptoms ca