Contact dermatitis · 2009
Epidemiology of jellyfish stings reported to summer health centres in the Salento peninsula (Italy).
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De Donno Antonella, Idolo Adele, Bagordo Francesco
Аннотация
BACKGROUND: The presence of jellyfish along coasts constitutes a potentially serious public health problem because of the toxic effects of contact with them.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the epidemiology of jellyfish stings in the Province of Lecce, Italy, in 2007.
METHODS: The study involved the gathering and processing of data on patients seeking medical treatment at summer first aid centres and hospitals along the coast of Salento following contact with jellyfish.
RESULTS: In 2007, 446 bathers sought medical assistance following contact with jellyfish. The spatial distribution indicates a greater frequency of stings sustained along the Adriatic coast, while the time analysis shows patterns related to wind direction. Most of the injuries were seen in persons aged between 1 and 10 years and in females. In 24% of cases, injuries were sustained to several parts of the body, while single injuries were mainly to the lower limbs (33%). In 4.9% of cases, there were complications, including one case of anaphylactic shock.
CONCLUSION: In the light of the significant level of medical assistance provided, there is a need to identify suitable strategies that will guarantee the best response in terms of both prevention and treatment.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the epidemiology of jellyfish stings in the Province of Lecce, Italy, in 2007.
METHODS: The study involved the gathering and processing of data on patients seeking medical treatment at summer first aid centres and hospitals along the coast of Salento following contact with jellyfish.
RESULTS: In 2007, 446 bathers sought medical assistance following contact with jellyfish. The spatial distribution indicates a greater frequency of stings sustained along the Adriatic coast, while the time analysis shows patterns related to wind direction. Most of the injuries were seen in persons aged between 1 and 10 years and in females. In 24% of cases, injuries were sustained to several parts of the body, while single injuries were mainly to the lower limbs (33%). In 4.9% of cases, there were complications, including one case of anaphylactic shock.
CONCLUSION: In the light of the significant level of medical assistance provided, there is a need to identify suitable strategies that will guarantee the best response in terms of both prevention and treatment.
Предметные рубрики MeSH
AdolescentAdrenal Cortex HormonesAdultAge DistributionAgedAmbulatory Care FacilitiesAmmoniaAnaphylaxisAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsBites and StingsChildChild, PreschoolCnidariaCnidarian VenomsConjunctivitisEdemaFemaleFirst AidHistamine AntagonistsHumansInfantItalyLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedSeasonsSex DistributionSpasmUrticaria