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Poison Ivy
Poison ivy, known by its botanical name of Rhus Toxicodiendwn, is an indigenous plant growing in North America. Susceptible people who have contact with the oils secreted by the leaves experience an intensely itchy rash that is characterized by little vesicles (bubbles) arranged in a linear fashion. These little bubbles will often ooze and the surrounding areas can be red and swollen. The rash of poison ivy can affect any of the skin areas but it rarely, if ever, affects the mucus membranes, meaning such areas as the inside of the mouth, eyes or gastrointestinal tract.