Seabather’s eruption caused by the thimble jellyfish (Linuche aquila) in the Philippines

Authors

B. E. K. Guevara, Southern Philippines Medical Center
J. F. Dayrit, De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
V. Haddad Jr, Botucatu Medical School, S~ao Paulo State University

Publication Date

2017

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology

Abstract

We describe the clinicopathological features of seabather’s eruption (SBE) caused by the thimble jellyfish, Linuche aquila. During seasonal outbreaks, this jellyfish is found mostly in the coastal waters of the Philippines. Its prevalence has been increasing in recent years, affecting mostly tourists and triathletes. We report an outbreak of seabather’s eruption in three male swimmers.

First Page

808

Last Page

810

APA Citation

Guevara, B., Dayrit, J., & Haddad Jr, V. (2017). Seabather’s eruption caused by the thimble jellyfish (Linuche aquila) in the Philippines. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 42(7), 808-810. https://doi.org/10.1111/ced.13196