Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Complications at jellyfish stings

Possible complications of a jellyfish sting include:

  • Delayed hypersensitivity reaction, causing blisters, rash or other skin irritations a week or more after the sting
  • Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), rarely
  • Infection, rarely
  • Scarring or skin discoloration, rarely

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