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2. Irukandji syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Irukandji syndrome is a condition that results from envenomation by certain box jellyfish. [4] In rare instances the sting may result in cardiac arrest and death. [5] The most common jellyfish involved is the Carukia barnesi, a species of Irukandji jellyfish. [4] Those stung may experience severe or even excruciating pain.

3. Box jellyfish - Wikipedia

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   When the venom of the box jellyfish was sequenced, it was found that more than 170 toxin proteins were identified. [38] The high quantity of toxin proteins that the box jellyfish possess is the reason they are known to be so dangerous. Stings from the box jellyfish can lead to skin irritation, cardiotoxicity, and can even be fatal. [38]

4. What to do if you're stung by jellyfish, stingrays or other ...

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   Most jellyfish stings are not life-threatening, but they can be painful. Hot water is your first line of defense. (Getty Creative) (apollob66 via Getty Images)

5. Alatina alata - Wikipedia

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   The rash and pain caused by Alatina alata (Carybdea alata) stings are self- limited, usually disappearing with no treatment from 20 minutes to one day. A few victims suffer generalized reactions, persistent pain and/or recurring, itching rash. No confirmed deaths have occurred from this box jellyfish's stings, but the pain they inflict can be ...

6. The 6 stinging jellyfish you'll want to avoid at the ... - AOL

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   Their stings are "very potent and produce severe pain," according to the environmental department.The stings may even require emergency medical care in some cases. A Pacific jellyfish species ...

7. Stung by a jellyfish? Don’t pee on the wound ... - AOL

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   Here are a few things to know about jellyfish and their close cousins, the man o’ war, which globally sting about 150 million people a year. 1. Let’s get it out of the way. Don’t pee on that ...