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Marine Animal Stings Or Bites
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...
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Causes
Causes include bites or stings from various types of marine life including: jellyfish, Portuguese Man-of-War, stingray,...
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History And Physical Exam
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Treatments
Wear gloves, if possible when removing stingers; Wipe off stingers or tentacles with a towel; Wash the area with salt w...
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Drugs
No known drug therapy
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Risk Factors
saltwater environment
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Complications
Bleeding
Paralysis
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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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Emergency Medicine doctor
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