Portuguese Man-of-War Stinging
- 1 May 1965
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in Archives of Dermatology
- Vol. 91 (5) , 448-451
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archderm.1965.01600110034008
Abstract
The geographic distribution, anatomy, and physiology of Physalia physalis are reviewed. The mechanism of stinging is emphasized as the basis for the formation of characteristic cutaneous lesions and a specific clinical test. Finally, the histopathology of the lesions is presented with illustrations.Keywords
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