Chapter 182 :: Bites and Stings of Terrestrial and Aquatic Life

Question 1

First aid for jellyfish sting

Answer 1

Hot-water immersion

Question 2

First aid for jellyfish sting

Answer 2

Hot-water immersion

Question 3

begin with urticaria-like lesions and a prickling sensation of the skin, which lasts about half an hour after exposure to cercaria-infested waters

Within 24 hours, erythematous papules appear that may progress to vesicles and later to pustules

Answer 3

CERCARIAL DERMATITIS CLAM DIGGER’S ITCH

Question 4

e strongest risk factor for developing SE is a previous history of the condition

Answer 4

SEA BATHER’S ERUPTION