Causes and clinical presentation of other jellyfish stings

Other common jellyfish occurring in Australian coastal waters include:

• mauve stinger (Pelagia species)
• hair jellyfish (Cyanea species)
• jimble (Carybdea rastoni) and other box jellyfish (eg Chiropsalmus species).

These jellyfish cause minor effects similar to bluebottle jellyfish (Physalia species). Effects reported after stings from these species may include:

• immediate, intense local pain, lasting 1 or more hours
• a linear red eruption at the sting site, lasting 1 or more days.

Systemic effects are uncommon following these stings.