from the Bahamas yesterday (my daughter and son in law live in the Berry Islands)
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness has issued an advisory warning the public of sea lice and jellyfish bites.
#In a statement, the Ministry of Health officials said sea lice are the larvae of jellyfish, which float on the sea surface but are barely visible to the human eye.
#Occurrences of these bites are commonly seen during the period of March to August.
#“Skin contact with sea lice often results in dermatitis or seabather's eruption, which happens because the microscopic creatures become entrapped in swimwear,” the ministry said. “The eruptions produce a prickly sensation which progresses into a bumpy red rash noticeable between four to 24 hours following exposure. Lesions from the skin rash can last up to two weeks. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever, muscle spasms, joint pains and difficulty sleeping.”