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"When jellyfish venom, carried by the stinging cells of the animal (nematocysts), comes into contact with the skin, it interacts with various cells and substances in the body." (Adding the word nematocyst)

Vinegar has been known to increase the nematocyst discharge in Portuguese man o' war (P. physalis) and the Atlantic sea nettle (C. quinquecirrha).[1]


Injuries to humans are the result of about 100 of the 9000-10,000 Cnidarian species.[2][3]


Symptomology - (fix spelling on the page)

Prevention (new section)

It is now possible to purchase sun block that could prevent or decrease symptoms of stings.[1] Wet suits and foot wear can also be protective.[4] Avoid swimming in areas in which you can see jellyfish in the water.[5] Check about any warnings prior to entering the water.[4] Do not handle dead or beached jellyfish on the beach.[3]


Examples of jellyfish that sting:

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Fisher E, Chen A, Lei C (2022). "Disorders Caused by Venomous Snakebites and Marine Animal Exposures". In Loscalzo J, Fauci A, Kasper D, Hauser S, Longo D, Jameson J (eds.). Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine (21st ed.). McGraw Hill.
  2. ^ a b c d Janniger CK, Schwartz RA, Daly JS, Scharf M (2019). "Bites and Stings of Terrestrial and Aquatic Life". In Kang S, Amagai M, Bruckner AL, Enk AH, Margolis DJ, McMichael AJ, Orringer JS (eds.). Fitzpatrick's Dermatology (9th ed.). McGraw Hill.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Auerbach, P. S. (December 1997). "Envenomations from jellyfish and related species". Journal of Emergency Nursing. 23 (6): 555–565, quiz 566–567. doi:10.1016/s0099-1767(97)90269-5. ISSN 0099-1767. PMID 9460392.
  4. ^ a b "Jellyfish Stings". Mayo Clinic. August 6, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  5. ^ "Jellyfish Sting: Is this your child's symptom?". Seattle Children's Hospital. Seattle, Washington. October 11, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d Burnett, J. W.; Calton, G. J.; Burnett, H. W.; Mandojana, R. M. (1987). "Local and systemic reactions from jellyfish stings". Clinics in Dermatology. 5 (3): 14–28. doi:10.1016/s0738-081x(87)80004-4. ISSN 0738-081X. PMID 2889520.
  7. ^ a b c d e De Donno, Antonella; Idolo, Adele; Bagordo, Francesco; Grassi, Tiziana; Leomanni, Alessandro; Serio, Francesca; Guido, Marcello; Canitano, Mariarita; Zampardi, Serena; Boero, Ferdinando; Piraino, Stefano (2014-02-27). "Impact of stinging jellyfish proliferations along south Italian coasts: human health hazards, treatment and social costs". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 11 (3): 2488–2503. doi:10.3390/ijerph110302488. ISSN 1660-4601. PMC 3986988. PMID 24583831.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link)
  8. ^ Horiike, Takumi; Nagai, Hiroshi; Kitani, Seiichi (2015). "Identification of allergens in the box jellyfish Chironex yamaguchii that cause sting dermatitis". International Archives of Allergy and Immunology. 167 (2): 73–82. doi:10.1159/000434721. ISSN 1423-0097. PMID 26201970.