Jellyfish Stings and Their Management: A Review

Jellyfish Stings and Their Management: A Review

Jellyfish (cnidarians) have a worldwide distribution. Despite most being harmless, some species may cause local and also systemic reactions. Treatment of jellyfish envenomation is directed at: alleviating the local effects of venom, preventing further nematocyst discharges and controlling systemic r...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Mastrangelo, Luca Cegolon, William C. Heymann, John H. Lange
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-02-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
jellyfish
cnidarians
cubozoans
stings
envenomation
pain
evidence-based treatment
vinegar
hot water
ice pack
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/11/2/523

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