Abstract
Jellyfish envenomation can cause an immediate local skin reaction, which is usually a painful linear vesiculourticarial eruption. Persistent, delayed, or recurrent dermatitis is less common. Because jellyfish sting reactions and their management are unfamiliar to family physicians, we describe a case of recurrent local dermatitis after jellyfish envenomation and suggest appropriate treatment.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2116-2118 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Canadian Family Physician |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | DEC. |
State | Published - 1 Dec 1994 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Family Practice