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A poisonous bite or sting from any form of marine life, such as a jellyfish.
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Symptoms
There may be pain, burning, swelling, redness, or bleeding near the area of the bite or sting. Other symptoms can affec...
Causes
Causes include bites or stings from various types of marine life including: jellyfish, Portuguese Man-of-War, stingray,...
Treatments
Wear gloves, if possible when removing stingers; Wipe off stingers or tentacles with a towel; Wash the area with salt w...
Prevention
Swim near a lifeguard; Observe posted signs that may warn of danger from jellyfish or other hazardous marine life; Do n...
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