Evidentally jellyfish infestations prevents recreational swimming in that region. We have had a fascinating case reported from Fort Pierce, Florida. This patient was envenomated by an unknown jellyfish on the medial surface of his elbow producing a cellulitis reaction. Accompanying this he had profound elevation of his liver function tests over the next few days. Shortly after his envenomation the patient vomited many times requiring two visits to an emergency room.
Studies are ongoing to identify the serum antibody levels to a possible offending jellyfish.
We now suspect Chiropsalmus quadrimanus but are still working on the case. Description of a recent Chiropsalmus caused death in a Texan boy will be forthcoming by others. More news about this in a later issue.