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The jellyfish is a gelatinous marine animal with cnidocysts, which are like microsyringes that inject toxic substances.
Although the majority of their stings are caused by live jellyfish, it is common to come into contact with a dead jellyfish or the remains of its tentacles in the water.
The majority of their stings are red, linear skin lesions with hives. Although the hives may develop after a few minutes, they can also develop after several hours.
Treatment involves removing the tentacles that remain in the skin and applying hot water or vinegar to the affected area to destroy the venom that has been injected.
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Dr. Abel Andrés Orelogio
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