JBS-09 Public health and jellyfish envenomation medical and prophylactic treatments

 

Jellyfish stings are a common occurrence among ocean goers worldwide. Jellyfish sting symptoms range from burning sensation through erythema to severe systemic reactions and occasionally death. 

The session will review three topics related to human health and Jellyfish sting:

1. Encounter with jellyfish at sea: studies of protective management tools, stinger suits and prophylactic products to prevent Jellyfish sting.
2. First aid on the beach: studies on envenomation management and tentacle removal.
3. Sever systemic stings: studies on jellyfish stings treatments in hospitals and case reports.

Protocols to harmonized treatment of Jellyfish sting would be discusses.
 

Chairs:

Amit Lotan - Nidaria Technology LTD (Israel)

Luca Cegolon - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (UK)