Tomchik R S, Russell M T, Szmant A M, Black N A
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Miami, School of Medicine, FL 33101.
JAMA. 1993 Apr 7;269(13):1669-72.
Seabather's eruption is usually a benign clinical syndrome that resolves spontaneously, although severe symptoms and long-term sequelae have been identified. Recent research has implicated the larvae of a jellyfish, Linuche unguiculata, as the cause of this syndrome; confirmation by serological and experimental studies is pending. Clinical signs and symptoms are consistent with this etiology. Outbreaks occur when jellyfish larvae are transported to shore by ocean currents. Treatment is symptomatic and involves use of antihistamines and steroids.
海水浴者皮疹通常是一种良性临床综合征，可自行缓解，不过也已发现有严重症状和长期后遗症。最近的研究表明，一种水母——手曳水母（Linuche unguiculata）的幼虫是该综合征的病因；血清学和实验研究的确认工作尚在进行中。临床体征和症状与这一病因相符。当水母幼虫被洋流带到岸边时就会发生疫情。治疗以对症治疗为主，包括使用抗组胺药和类固醇。
