Evaluation of Cyanea capillata Sting Management Protocols Using Ex Vivo and In Vitro Envenomation Models

Lion’s mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) stings cause severe pain and can lead to dangerous systemic effects, including Irukandji-like syndrome. As is the case for most cnidarian stings, recommended medical protocols in response to such stings lack rigorous scientific support. In this study, we soug...

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Published in:	Toxins
Main Authors:	Thomas K. Doyle, Jasmine L. Headlam, Christie L. Wilcox, Eoin MacLoughlin, Angel A. Yanagihara
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2017-07-01
Subjects:	Scyphozoa cnidarian envenomations first aid hair jelly
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/9/7/215