Contact with jellyfish led to intermittent severe hypertension
Klarskov, C.K.; Dydensborg, C.B.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 180(10)
2018
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 29536838 Document Number: 695376
Jellyfish is the number one cause of human pathologies due to contact with marine organisms. Jellyfish stings can cause a vast number of symptoms in humans like contact derma-titis, itching, pain, cardiovascular problems, anaphylaxis, and even death. This case report is about a 72-year-old woman with intermittent severe hypertension after being stung by jellyfish. Because of tourism and jellyfish migration the prevalence of patients with symptoms after jellyfish stings is increasing.