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Dermatological Progression of a Probable Box Jellyfish Sting. Wilderness & environmental medicine Auerbach, P. S., Gupta, D., Van Hoesen, K., Zavala, A. 2019

Abstract

This case report describes the typical features of the dermatological progression of a patient stung by a (probable) box jellyfish. The purpose is to guide clinicians and patients to an understanding of what to expect after such a sting using the clinical narrative and unique sequential photographs of the injury. With knowledgeable consultation from experienced physicians and meticulous care, this envenomation healed without the need for skin grafting.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.wem.2019.05.004

View details for PubMedID 31477508