Prolonged blurred vision following coelenterate envenomation

Toxicon. 1990;28(6):731-3. doi: 10.1016/0041-0101(90)90264-8.

Abstract

The case history of a healthy woman who developed persistent (8 days) blurred vision within 3 hr of a jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata) sting on her knee is reported. Persistent sequelae following envenomation by marine animals can occur but are unusual.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cnidarian Venoms / poisoning*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Vision Disorders / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Cnidarian Venoms