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Jellyfish Repellent

Background The skin of jellyfish contains so-called cnidocytes, which are used against prey and enemies when they come into contact with the skin. When appropriately irritated, a cnidocyst is ejected at high speed like a kind of harpoon, injecting a venom deep into the victim’s skin. This venom causes mild to fatal toxic and allergic … Jellyfish Repellent

Cercarial Dermatitis (Swimmer’s Itch)

Symptoms Bath dermatitis manifests as a red, inflamed, and allergic rash with a severe and uncomfortable itching sensation. Burning and tingling also occur. The injection sites of the cercariae are recognizable as reddened spots, papules, pustules or small blisters. Mild discomfort may already occur in the water, but symptoms develop with a time delay of … Cercarial Dermatitis (Swimmer’s Itch)