The sea lice are actually jellyfish (the scientific name is Linuche unqui culata). And although rashes are not the primary concern of health, these creatures are more troubling than they are.
Beaches in Florida are frightening because last week, a Pensacola health official issued a warning about a super-tiny marine creature that could cause itching, erythema. News of the warnings have spread, fueling national concerns.
So, how are sea lice creatures? How do you know as well as prevent them when going to sea?
The good news is that these tiny creatures are
more of a nuisance than a serious health
hazard. Here's what medical professionals want
you to know about them for the best beach trip:
Sea lice are actually jellyfish larvae
According to the Florida Department of Health, the term "sea lice" is not entirely accurate, it was named after people with rash after swimming in the coastal zone. There is a creature that looks like a lice but turns out to be tiny parasites that affect fish, not humans.
The rash we usually get "is because the miniature larvae get stuck under the swimsuit when you swim in the ocean." This information is available on the Department of Health website by 2017.
If the skin is rubbed during workout, surfing, lying on the beach ... and then you touch the jellyfish larvae, you will be itching, irritation. They like to roam in our hair, so the back of the neck - where the hair is focused and touching the skin - is a commonplace that causes damage.
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Health officials in Florida have noted that jellyfish larvae are not associated with lice, which are common in young children and can be quite contagious. In fact, larvae can not survive in warm salt water and do not stay on the body when you move to dry land.
Larvae are common in the Florida area
According to the Health Department of the Subcommittee, rashes related to juvenile jellyfish were recorded along the Florida coast for decades. This situation tends to peak between March and August, and the outbreak seems to be due to a change in ocean currents.
The incidence and intensity of jellyfish larvae have worsened in recent years, based on the number of cases reported. Most people can treat themselves, however, the rash is not something that can not be done overnight. The hardest hit areas are in the southern part of the state - in the Palm Beach and North Broward districts - where the Gulf Stream passes near the shore.
According to the latest news, Pensacola Beach, located on Florida Island and adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico, is currently the only beach reporting the presence of jellyfish larvae. Beach officials warn tourists by placing purple flags on the sand, signaling that dangerous marine life may be hiding in the water.
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Larvae of jellyfish can cause more trouble than rashes
in fact, according to my knowledge, the most common symptoms when jellyfish attack are the red rash, which starts a few hours after you bathe and lasts 2-4 day. You will also feel pain, acne scattered. Some people may feel a sense of "prickling" when they are in the water.
But some people may experience more severe reactions to the larvae, including fever, headache, nausea and infected blisters. Children can also have high fever. Anyone who has this type of reaction needs to see a doctor, whether you have a rash or not.
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Fortunately, most people with the disease have no symptoms. "They usually do not pose a serious threat, which is why many people call it lice or sea lice, not sea bees," said Dave Greenwood, director of public safety for Pensacola Beach. Pensacola News.But you can use a 1% cortisone lotion for temporary treatment, if not, see your doctor.
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Here is my precautionary approach that can help you not have a bad beach day:
First and foremost, always check the information to know the safety of water before swimming at the public beach, and do not swim if jellyfish are found. This is especially true if you've had a rash in the past, which can make you vulnerable to other reactions.
Swimmers may also reduce the risk of jellyfish attack by applying sunscreen (which may protect the skin from larval infiltration) and not wearing a t-shirt or shirt ... in water. (because the larvae are trapped between the clothes and the skin).
i also advised you to take a bath immediately after swimming, removing your bathing suit before bathing. There is some evidence that a dry bathing suit can cause a recurrence of the rash, according to initial research on the condition, so wash your clothes with a detergent and dry them if you know you have. contact with jellyfish larvae.
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| Wish you go to the beach happily |
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