Jellyfish dermatitis

Jellyfish belongs to the coelenterate phylum, commonly known as jellyfish. It is a marine aquatic animal. There are several species. The tentacles around the mouthpiece and the spinous silk sacs inside the filaments contain venom. After the venom contacts the human body, it can cause dermatitis and even systemic reactions.

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