ReviewMarine drugs2016
To Pee, or Not to Pee: A Review on Envenomation and Treatment in European Jellyfish Species.
Review in Marine drugs, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 54 citations in OpenAlex.
- Interventions for the symptoms and signs resulting from jellyfish stings.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023Pooled it
- Jellyfish Venom-Induced Cardiotoxicity and Immune Responses: Mechanisms and Potential Therapeutic Strategies.Marine drugs · 2025Review
- Jellyfish Stings: A Review of Skin Symptoms, Pathophysiology, and Management.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024Review
- Review
- Zootoxins and Domestic Animals: A European View.Toxins · 2024Review
- Troxerutin suppress inflammation response and oxidative stress in jellyfish dermatitis by activating Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway.Frontiers in immunology · 2024Article
- Effect of Rinse Solutions onInternational journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Marine biological injuries and their medical management: A narrative review.World journal of biological chemistry · 2023Review
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- Inhibition of Nematocyst Discharge fromMarine drugs · 2022Article
- Article
- Differing Effects of Vinegar onToxins · 2021Article
- The potential impact of Octopus cyanea extracts to improve eggplant resistance against Fusarium-wilt disease: in vivo and in vitro studies.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2021Article
- Immunological Responses to Envenomation.Frontiers in immunology · 2021Review
- A diver's guide to subaquatic envenomation in the Mediterranean.Diving and hyperbaric medicine · 2019Review
- Inhibitory Effect of Metalloproteinase Inhibitors on Skin Cell Inflammation Induced by JellyfishToxins · 2019Article
- Review
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Authors and funding
3 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.
Funding
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Abstract
There is a growing cause for concern on envenoming European species because of jellyfish blooms, climate change and globalization displacing species. Treatment of envenomation involves the prevention of further nematocyst release and relieving local and systemic symptoms. Many anecdotal treatments are available but species-specific first aid response is essential for effective treatment. However, species identification is difficult in most cases. There is evidence that oral analgesics, seawater, baking soda slurry and 42-45 °C hot water are effective against nematocyst inhibition and giving pain relief. The application of topical vinegar for 30 s is effective on stings of specific species. Treatments, which produce osmotic or pressure changes can exacerbate the initial sting and aggravate symptoms, common among many anecdotal treatments. Most available therapies are based on weak evidence and thus it is strongly recommended that randomized clinical trials are undertaken. We recommend a vital increase in directed research on the effect of environmental factors on envenoming mechanisms and to establish a species-specific treatment. Adequate signage on jellyfish stings and standardized first aid protocols with emphasis on protective equipment and avoidance of jellyfish to minimize cases should be implemented in areas at risk.
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