Resumen

BRITEZ-ENCISO, Lilian M. R.; SAMUDIO-DOMINGUEZ, Gloria Celeste  y  ESPINOLA-ESPINOLA, Regina Beatriz. Jellyfish injury: a little-known entity in a Mediterranean country. Case report. Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. [online]. 2024, vol.19, n.1, pp.55-59. ISSN 1996-3696.  https://doi.org/10.18004/imt/2024.19.1.55.

Different species of jellyfish, marine or freshwater, can inject toxins into humans if they come into contact with them, causing erythema, pruritus, acute neurogenic pain and localized redness, derived from the action of the toxins in the peripheral nervous system. In more severe cases, systemic allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, breathing difficulties and tachycardia, and even death may occur.

Treatment involves immediate removal of attached tentacles, preferably with salt water, followed by local application of moderate cold to inactivate toxins. The use of analgesics, antihistamines and, in severe cases, the administration of epinephrine, are common therapeutic measures. It is necessary and urgent to refer complicated cases or severe allergic reactions to medical care units for evaluation and appropriate management.

We present the case of an adult who suffered poisoning by jellyfish from the maritime area.

Palabras clave : jellyfish; poisoning; venom hypersensitivity.

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