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Irukandji

 First aid for irukandji stings consists of analgesia and reassurance.

A number of related jellyfish can cause Irukandji syndrome. Carukia barnesi, however, is the jellyfish conclusively known to do so. Irukandji is a small (~2 cm diameter bell) jellyfish responsible for an unusual and dramatic syndrome observed most commonly in North Queensland, and stings have been recorded from Bundaberg in Queensland to Broome in Western Australia.

Jellyfish

Bluebottle

Hair Jelly

Moon Jelly

Box Jellyfish

AVRU - Health Professionals - Stinging Fish

First aid for stonefish sting is hot water immersion.

Stonefish have 13 hollow dorsal spines which conduct venom into the puncture when the spine is pressed. Although deaths have occurred, no fatalities have been recorded in Australian waters. Other fish have similar structures and cause a similar syndrome, but their envenomation cannot be treated with stonefish antivenom. These include stingrays.