Saturday July 3, 1999 - Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding Jellyfish stings is correct?

A. Initial treatment of a jellyfish sting should involve decontamination of affected areas with sea water or salt water.

B. Venom containing nematocysts become non-toxic when they are out of water for more than a few hours.

C. Anaphylactic reactions following jellyfish stings are rare.

D. Systemic effects following jellyfish sting have not be observed.

E. Exposure to the larvae of some jellyfish may result in mild redness and burning that disappears within a few hours.
 

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