Lialiaris Stergios, Fyrmpas Georgios, Katsilidou Melina, Vitsa Despoina, Katotomihelakis Michaels
Department of Otorhinolaryngology Clinic, Medical School, Demokritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
Ear Nose Throat J. 2024 Jun;103(6):370-372. doi: 10.1177/01455613211055704. Epub 2021 Nov 3.
Sea anemones are marine animals that can produce toxins causing severe angioedema. Swimmers and divers should be aware of sea anemone species that can cause local and systemic toxic reactions and avoid indirect or direct skin contact. High index of suspicion, full laboratory workup, and treatment with steroids and antibiotics are imperative for an uneventful recovery.
海葵是能产生导致严重血管性水肿毒素的海洋动物。游泳者和潜水者应了解可能引起局部和全身毒性反应的海葵种类,并避免皮肤间接或直接接触。高度怀疑、全面的实验室检查以及使用类固醇和抗生素进行治疗对于顺利康复至关重要。