Sea stings
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The Pacific Ocean contains some of the most dangerous jellyfish in the world such as the Portuguese man-of-war and the sea wasp. The best protection against these organisms is adequate skin diving clothing. The most effective treatment for stings is white vinegar, but cortisone also has some effect.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1996
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Lyme disease
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Information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of lime disease is provided. Acquired from tick bites, it is usually recognized as a form of skin infection, but can disrupt the normal functioning of a body. Divers are warned about this matter.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1997
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Fish poisoning
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The four most serious illnesses related to eating toxic fish are ciguatera, paralytic shellfish poisoning, scombroid poisoning and tetrodotoxin poisoning. Several symptoms of these fish toxicities are presented.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1996
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