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Taking sting out of summer dealings with insects, spiders and jellyfish
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Taking sting out of summer dealings with insects, spiders and jellyfish
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Most jellyfish stings in New Zealand are not serious but can cause pain, itching and burning [Image: W.carter via Wikimedia Commons]
Clinical writer Noni Richards provides an overview on recognising different types of bites and stings, understanding the potential complications, effective management strategies, and methods to reduce the risk of further bites and stings
Microscopic jellyfish (very small and transparent) can get trapped by swimwear or hair, causing the stinging cells to release their toxin once the per, Treatment_Focus_Table, Table 1. Characteristics of bites and stings [click to enlarge]
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5. Isbister GK, Gray MR. White-tail spider bite: a prospective study of 130 definite bites by Lampona species. Med J Aust 2003;179(4):199–202.
6. Morrissey T. Insect bites and stings. BMJ Best Practice, 27 April 2021.
7. New Zealand Formulary. NZF v148; 1 October 2024.
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