User:EBMLibrarian/Jellyfish dermatitis

"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).

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

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. Wet suits and foot wear can also be protective. Avoid swimming in areas in which you can see jellyfish in the water. Check about any warnings prior to entering the water. Do not handle dead or beached jellyfish on the beach.

Examples of jellyfish that sting:


 * Atlantic sea nettle (Chrysaora quinquecirrha)
 * Australian box jelly (Chironex fleckeri)
 * Black sea nettle (Chrysaora achlyos)
 * Carybdea species
 * Chironex yamaguchii
 * Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella)
 * Four-handed box jellyfish (Chiropsalmus quadrumanus)
 * Irukandji jellyfish (16 species)
 * Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata)
 * Mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca)
 * Nomad jellyfish (Rhopilema nomadica)
 * Nomura's jellyfish (Stomolophus nomurai)
 * Pacific sea nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens)
 * Portuguese man o' war (Physalia physalis)