Some of the jellyfish’s skin cells are stinging cells, or cnidocytes. Jellyfish, those bulbous Medusa-like creatures, float near many of the world’s beaches. Writing for Scientific American Ciara Curtin explains the process of what occurs when we are stung by a jellyfish. Because of their propensity to cause systemic symptoms, Cubozoans and Physalia species are considered among the most dangerous cnidarians and will require hospital treatment. The Portuguese Man-of-War, is found Brazil, Mexico and the USA and sometimes around Australia, New Zealand and in parts of the Indian Ocean. However in Australian the Box Jellyfish (Cubozoans) and while not technically a jellyfish the Portuguese Man-of-War (Physalia spp.) are quite nasty. But not all jellyfish are stinging many are harmless to humans, but it is always best to avoid touching them. Most people think that all gelatinous,swimming marine animal encountered at the sea are “jellyfish” and moreover that they all sting. In nearly all circumstances jellyfish stings are not life threatening and this is more so in Thailand. Luckily in most cases, self treatment is all that is needed and the effects will go away within 24-48 hours. Jelly fish sting are unfortunately part and parcel of diving and can ruin a days scuba diving. What is the best way to treat a jellyfish sting?
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